Root words
cyt-
cell
endocarditis
an infection of the heart's inner lining
myocardial infarction
heart attack
arteries
delivers the blood away from the heart
pulmonary circulation
carries oxygen depleted bloof away from the heart, lungs, and back to the heart
cardi-
heart
myocarditis
inflammation of the middle layer of the heart wall
atherosclerosis
hardening of the arteries
capillaries
tiny blood vessels connecting arteries to veins.
systemic circulation
carries oxyfebated blood away from the heart and to other parts of the body
angi/o
blood or lymph vessels
bradycardia
abnormally slow heart rate
hyperlipidemia
high cholesterol can form a thick layer on the inside of the vessels which can black bloof flow
venules
connecting the cappillaries to the vein
coronary circulation
provides the heart with oxygenated blood so it can function properly
electr/o
electric
angiography
examination by x-ray of blood or lymph vessels
hypertension
high blood pressure can lead to stroke, loss of vision, heart failure, etc.
veins
delivers blood to the heart
bonus: what is the main organ in the circulatory system?
heart
sten/o
narrow
hematosalpinx
a medical conition involving bleeding into the fallopian tubes
peripheral artery diease
narrowing of the arteries that lead to the legs, stomach, arms, and head
pulse
vibration of the blood vessel walls that reflect heart rate
bonus: the liquid part of the blood, 90% water, is called?
plasma