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[Heart] splenopexy
surgical fixation of the slpeen
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] thymectomy
excision of the thymus gland
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[Heart] aneurysmectomy
surgical excision of an aneurysm
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] atrial fibrillation
procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger atrial fibrillation are destroyed by using radio frequency energy
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] cardiac pacemaker
battery-powered appartus implanted under the skin with leads placed on the heart or in the chamber of the heart
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] coronary stent
supportive scaffold device implanted in the coronary artery; used to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy
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[Heart] emblolectomy
surgical removal of an embolus or clot (usu. with a balloon catheter)
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] femoropopliteal bypass
surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)
device implanted in the body that continously monitors the heart rhythm
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] intracoronary thrombolytic
injection of an intravenous medication to dissolve blood clots in coronary blood vessels
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)
procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed. Inflammation of the balloon presses the plaque against the vessel wall, expanding the inner diameter (aka balloon angioplasty)
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] bone marrow aspiration
syringe is used to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow; usu. from the ilium, for study; used to diagnose, stage, and monitor d. and condition of blood cells
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] bone marrow biopsy
needle puncture to obtain a sample of bone marrow cells, usu. from ilium for study; used to diagnose stage and monitor d. and condition of blood cells
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] bone marrow transplant
infusion of normal bone marrow cells from a donor with matching cells and tissue to a recipient with a certain type of leukemia and anemia
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] angiography venography
radiographic imaging of blood vessels/ a vein
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] angioscope
instrument used for visual examination of a blood vessel
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] angioscopy
visual examination of a blood vessel
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[Heart] aortogram arteriogram venogram
radiographic image of the aorta/ artery/ vein (after injection of contrast medium)
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[Heart] echocardiogram (ECHO) electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)
record of the heart (structure and motion) using sound/ electrical activity of the heart
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[Heart] electrocardiograph
instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] electrocardiography
process of recording the electrical activity of the heart
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that "subtracts" or removes structures not being studied
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] Doppler ultrasound
study that uses sound for the detection of blood flow w/n the vessels; used to assess intermittent claudication, deep vein thrombosis, and other blood flow abnormalities
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] exercise stress test
study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)
nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles; a tracer substance such as a sestamibi or thallium is injected intravenously; used to assess damage to cardiac tissue
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] thallium test
nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery d, and assess revascularization after coronary artery bypass surgery. Thallium, radioactive isotope, is injected intravenously and taken up by normal myocardial cells; a radiation detector is placed over the heart and images are recorded
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus, which provides views of the heart structures
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] cardiac catheterization
examination to determine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels; a catheter is passed into th heart thru a blood vessel and is used to record pressures and inject a contrast medium, enabling the visualization of coronary arteries, great vessels, and the heart cahmbers
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] impedance plethysmography
measures venous flow of the extremities with a plethysomograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volumes and resistance in the vein; used to detect deep vein thrombosis
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/eml-ch-10-692745
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[Heart] auscultation
hearing sounds w/n the body thru a stethoscope
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] blood pressure
pressure exerted by the blood against the blood vessel walls; written as systolic pressure (120) and diastolic pressure (80)
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] percussion
tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] pulse
numbers of times per minute the heartbeat is felt on the arterial wall. The pulse is most commonly felt over the radial artery
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] sphygmomanometer
device used for measuring blood pressure
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
http://www.cram.com/flashcards/eml-ch-10-692745
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[Heart] stethoscope
instrument used to hear internal body sounds; used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] C-reactive protein
blood test used to measure the amt of C-reactive protein in the blood, which , when elevated indicates inflammation- assess risk of cardio. d
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] creatine phosphokinase
blood test used to measure the level of creatine phosphokinase, an enzyme of the heart and skeletal muscle released into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] homocysteine
blood test used to measure the amt of homocysteine in the blood; homocysteine is an aa that if elevated may indicate an increased risk of cardio. d.
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] lipid profile
blood test used to measure the amt of lipids in a blood sample; used to evaluate the risk of developing cardio. d and to monitor therapy of existing d.; provide levels of total cholestreol, triglyceride, LDL, HDL, VLDL
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[Heart] troponin
blood test that measures troponin, a heart muscle enzyme; released into the blood every 3 hr. after necrosis of the heart muscle and may remain elevated for 7-10 days
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] coagulation time
blood test used to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot
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[Heart] complete blood count (CBC) and differential count (Diff)
basic blood screening that measures hemoglobin, hematocrit, RBC # and morphology, leukocyte count, wbc differential count, and platelet count; provides a tremendous amt of info about the blood
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[Heart] hematocrit
blood test used to measure the volume and number of rbc; used in diagnosis and evaluation of anemic patients
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hemoglobin
blood test used to determine the concentration of oxygen-carrying components (henoglobin) in RBC
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] prothrombin time
blood test used to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking Coumadin
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] atrioventricular cardiac intravenous
pertaining to the atrium and ventricle/ heart/ w/n the vein
[]
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[Heart] cardiogenic
orginating in the heart
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] cardiologist phlebologist hematologist
physician who studies and treats d. of the heart/ veins/ blood
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] cardiology phlebology hematology
study of the heart (branch of medicine that deals with d. of the heart and blood vessels/ veins/ blood
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hypothermia
condition of body temp. that is below normal
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hematopoiesis myelopoiesus
formation of blood (cells)/ bone marrow
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hemolysis thrombolysis
dissolution of RBC/ clot
[]
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hemostasis
stoppage of bleeding
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] plasmapheresis
removal of plasma (from withdrawn blood)
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] cardiopulmonary resuscitation
emergency procedure consisting of artificial ventilation and external cardiac massage
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] defibrillation
application of an electric shock to the myocardium thru the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] diastole
phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax btwn contractions (lower number of diastolic reading)
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] extracorporeal
occuring outside the body
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] extravasation
escape of blood from blood vessel into the tissue
[]
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] fibrillation
rapid, quivering, noncoordinated contractions of the atria and ventricles
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] heart murmur
short-duration humming sound of cardiac or vascular origin
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hypercholesterolemia
excessive amt of cholesterol in the blood; assoc. w/ heightened risk of cardiov. d.
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] hyperlipidemia
excessive amt of fats (triglycerides and cholesterol) in the blood
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] hypertension
blood pressure that is above normal (> 140/90)
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34/1438044271733.81_20150728004431-00268-ip-10-236-191-2_382656906_0.json
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[Heart] hypertriglyceridemia
excessive amt of triglycerides in the blood; assoc. w/ increased risk of cardiov. d.
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] hypotension
blood pressure that is below normal (< 90/60)
[]
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] lipids
fats and fatlike substances that serve as a source of fuel in the body and are an important constituent of cell structure
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] lumen
space w/n a tubular part or organ, such as the space w/n a blood vessel
[]
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[Heart] occlude
to close tightly; to block
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] systole
phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract (upper number of bp reading)
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] vasoconstrictor
agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessels
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EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] venipuncture
puncture of a vein to remove blood, instill a medicine, or start an intravenous infusion
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] anticoagulant
agent that slows the clotting process
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] dyscrasia
abnormal or pathologic condition of the blood
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] hemorrhage
rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] allergen
environmental substance capable of producing an immediate hypersensitivity in the body (allergy); ie. dust, pollen, animal dander, and various foods
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] allergist
a physician who studies and treats allergic conditions
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] anaphylaxis
exaggerated, life-threatening rxn to a previously encountered antigen such as bee vemon, peanuts, or latex; symptoms- hives, sneezing, drop in bp, blockage of airway
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] antibiotic
drug that targets microorganisms to kill or halt growth/replication
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[Heart] antibodies
substance produced by lymphocytes that inactivates or destroys antigens
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] antigen
substance that triggers an immune response when introduced into the body; ie. transplant tissue, toxins
[]
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[Heart] autoimmune d.
d. caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, thus producing antibodies that attack its own tissue; ie rhematoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] immune
being resistant to specific invading pathogens
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] immunodeficiency
deficient immune response caused by the immune sys dysfunction brought on by d. or immunosupressive drugs
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] immunologist
physician who studies and treats immune system disorders
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] immunology
branch of medicine dealing w/ immune sys. disorders
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] infection
invasion of pathogens in body tissue; may remain localized if body's defense mechanisms are effective otherwise it may become acute, subacute, chronic
[]
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[Heart] phagocytosis
process in which some of the wbc destroy the invading microrg. and old cells
[]
EML. Ch. 10 Foreign Language Flashcards - Cram.com
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[Heart] vaccine
suspension of inactivated microorg. administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray to prevent infectious d. by inducing immunity
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muscular cone-shaped organ the size of a fist, located behind the sternum (breast bone) and btwn th elungs; pumping action circulates blood thruout
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[2] A band [1]
The broad region that corresponds to the length of the thick filaments.
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[2] A site [1]
One of three binding sites for tRNA during translation, it holds the tRNA carrying the next amino acid to be added to the polypeptide chain; A stands for aminoacyl-tRNA site.
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[2] abdominal cavity [1]
The body cavity in mammals that primarily houses parts of the digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems. It is separated from the more cranial thoracic cavity by the diaphragm.
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[2] abiotic components [1]
Nonliving chemical and physical factors in the environment.
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[2] ABO blood groups [1]
Genetically determined classes of human blood that are based on the presence or absence of carbohydrates A and B on the surface of red blood cells. The ABO blood group phenotypes, also called blood types, are A, B, AB, and O.
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[2] abscisic acid (ABA) [1]
A plant hormone that generally acts to inhibit growth, promote dormancy, and help the plant tolerate stressful conditions.
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[2] absorption [1]
The uptake of small nutrient molecules by an organism's own body; the third main stage of food processing, following digestion.
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[2] absorption spectrum [1]
The range of a pigment's ability to absorb various wavelengths of light.
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[2] abyssal zone [1]
The very deep benthic communities near the bottom of the ocean. This region is characterized by continuous cold, extremely high water pressure, low nutrients, and near or total absence of light.
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[2] acanthodians [1]
A group of ancient jawed fishes from the Devonian period.
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[2] acclimatization [1]
Physiological adjustment to a change in an environmental factor.
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