Anatomy Terminology 8 Terms

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Aneurysm

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A localized, balloon-like dilation or swelling in the wall of an artery or cardiac chamber

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Angiogram

Back 2

An x-ray of blood vessels following injection with radio-opaque material

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Angioscopy

Back 3

Insertion of a fiberoptic catheter through a peripheral artery to view the interior of blood vessels, esp. pulmonary arteries

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Arrhythmia

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Loss/lack of rhythm; any deviation from the normal (sinus) rhythm of the heart; an irregularity of the heartbeat

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Arterosclerosis

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A common form of arteriosclerosis characterized by irregularly distributed lipid deposits in the tunica intima/interna of large and medium-sized arteries, that will eventually lead to blockage of blood flow

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Arteriosclerosis

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Collection of several pathological conditions in which the walls of blood vessels, esp. arteries, become thickened and hardened, losing their elasticity

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Auscultate

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To examine, by listening (usually with the aid of a stethoscope), to sounds produced by the movement of gases or liquids within the body, as a means of diagnosis

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Bradycardia

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Abnormally slow heartbeat (usually applied to heart rates slower than 60 bpm)

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Chondrocostal

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Pertaining to cartilage that is attached to the ribs

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Chronic

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Relating to a health-related state or condition persisting over a long period of time (3 months or longer); may also refer to long-term or prolonged exposure

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Chronotropic

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Affecting the rate of rhythmic movements, such as the heartbeat

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Chronotropism

Back 12

Modification of the rate of a periodic movement, such as the heartbeat, via some external influence

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Corestenoma

Back 13

A narrowing or partial occlusion of the pupil

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Coronary

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Relating to or resembling a crown; term is usually applied to the arteries that encircle and supply blood to the myocardium (the coronary arteries)

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Costa

Back 15

The ribs

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Costochondral

Back 16

Pertaining to cartilage that is attached to the ribs

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Ectopic

Back 17

In an abnormal location; out of place

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Infarct

Back 18

An area of necrosis (tissue death) due to sudden, localized ischemia

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Inotrophic

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Influencing the contractility of muscle cells (fibers)

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Ischemia

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Local and temporary lack of blood flow due to the mechanical obstruction of the circulation to a part of the body; may result in infarct if the circulation is withheld too long

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Malacia

Back 21

A softening or loss of consistency and contiguity in any organ or tissue

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Orthostatic

Back 22

Pertaining to the upright position of the body: used when describing this posture or a condition caused by it, such as Orthostatic Hypotension (a drop in blood pressure upon standing)

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Orthostatic Hypotension

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A drop in blood pressure upon standing

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Osteomalacia

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A disease characterized by a gradual softening and bending of the bones, accompanied by varying of pain

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Paroxysm

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1.A sudden, violent attack, esp. a spasm or convulsion
2. The abrupt onset or worsening of symptoms or recurrence of a disease

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Phlebotomy

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The puncture of a vein, usually to withdraw blood or inject a solution

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Sphygmomanometer

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An instrument for measuring arteriol blood pressure

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Stenosis

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The abnormal narrowing of a passage or opening, such as a blood vessel or heart valve

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Syncope

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A sudden, and generally temporary, loss of consciousness and postural tone, due to inadequate flow of oxygenated blood to the brain (Fainting)

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Tachycardia

Back 30

Abnormally rapid heartbeat (usually applied to heart rates faster than 100 bpm)

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Topical

Back 31

Pertaining to a definite place or locality: used to describe the route of administration of a drug that is applied directly to the surface of the part being treated

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Varicose

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Pertaining to varices -abnormally distended, tortuous vessels, especially veins

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Vascular

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Pertaining to or containing blood vessels; indicative of a copious blood supply

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Vasomotor

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Causing dilation or constriction of the blood vessels, or denoting nerves with such action

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Venesection

Back 35

The puncture of a vein, usually to withdraw blood or inject a solution

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Venipuncture

Back 36

The puncture of a vein, usually to withdraw blood or inject a solution

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Venous

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Pertaining to a vein or the veins