Medical Term Ch5

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Hematologist

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a physician who specializes in diagnosing treating abnormalities, diseases, disorders of the blood and blood forming tissues.

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Capillaries

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only one epithelial cell in thickness, are the smallestblood vessels in the body. They form networks of expanded vascular beds thathave the important role of delivering oxygen and nutrients to the cells of the tissue.

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Bradycardia

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abnormally slowresting heart beat

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Pulmonary arteries

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carry deoxygenatedblood out of the right ventricle and into the lungs.

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Plaque

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found within the lumen of an artery, is a fatty deposit thatis similar to the buildup of rust in a pipe.

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Systolic pressure

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when ventriclescontract, is the highest pressure against the artery wall.

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Neutrophils

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are formed in red bone marrow, are the most common type ofWBC(white blood cells).

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Hemoglobin

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is the oxygen-carrying blood protein pigment of the erythrocytes.

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Ventricle fibrillation

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v-fib, consists ofrapid, irregular, and useless contractions of the ventricles.

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Holter monitor

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a portableelectrocardiograph that is worn by an ambulatory patient to continuously monitorthe heart rates and rhythms.

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Leukopenia

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decrease in thenumber of disease fighting white blood cells circulating the blood.

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Antiarrhythmic

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a medicationadministered to control irregularities of the heart beat.

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Coronary heart failure

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chronic condition where heart is unable to pump out all theblood it receives.

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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CPR is an emergency procedure for life support consisting ofartificial respiration.

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Ischemic heart disease

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group of cardiac disabilities resulting from insufficientsupply of oxygenated blood to the heart.

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Tissue plasminogen activator

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a thrombolyte that is administered to some patients having aheart attack or stroke.

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Stent

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wire mesh tube that is commonly placed after the artery hasbeen opened.

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Pernicious anemia

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caused by a lack ofthe protein intrinsic factor that helps the body absorb vitamin B12 from thegastrointestinal tract.

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Polyarteritis

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form of vacuitiesseveral medium and small arteries at the same time.

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Valvular prolapsed

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the abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results in theinability of the valve to close completely.

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Myocarditis

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an uncommon condition that is an inflammation of themyocardium that develops as a complication of a viral infection.

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Hemochronatosis

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overload disease; geneticdisorder in which the intestines absorb to much iron.

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Aneurysm

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sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus.

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Anglostenosis

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the abnormal narrowing of a blood vessel.

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Endocardium

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consist of epithelial tissue, is the inner lining of theheart.

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Blood dyscracia

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any pathologicalcondition of the cellular elements of the blood.

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Hypoperfusion

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a deficiency of blood passing through an organ or body part.

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Plasmapherosis

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plasma exchange, the removal of whole blood from the bodyand separation of the bloods cellular elements

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Phlebography

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radiographic tests that provides an image of the leg veinsafter a contrast dye is injected into the veins in the patient’s foot.

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Pericarditis

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an inflammation of the pericardium

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Cardiomyopathy

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the term used todescribe all diseases of the heart muscle.

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Hemostasis

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stop or controlbleeding

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Purkinje fibers

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specializedconductive fibers located within the calls of the ventricle.