Cardiovascular Roots
What is the root term used for heart
Cardi
cell
cyte
hypo
under or below
RBC
Red Blood Cell
leads to elevated blood pressure and impacts 1 in 5 adults
HTN or Hypertension
the term Coron means this in latin translations
crown
Hemat
blood
bi
two
WBC
White Blood Cell
Can be reduced by reducing risk factors such as obesity, tobacco usage, hypertension and stress
CAD or coronary artery disease
viscer translates to
organ
coll
Glue
large
macro
AED
Automatic External Defibrillator
Caused by the loss of elasticity. Can appear swollen and can be a cause of leg pain.
varicose veins
What is the root term used for lung
Pulmon
Lukeo
white
a
without
ECG or EKG
electrocardiogram
Genetic disorder that causes the production of abnormal hemoglobin
sickle cell anemia
Cost translates to
rib
Erythro
Red
Poikilo
irregular
Hb
hemaglobin
Iron deficiency that can be cause by blood loss, diet, or absorption issues.
Anemia