Heart & Circulatory (loving the heart)
This term refers to the muscular tissue of the heart
What is the myocardium?
The organ primarily responsible for releasing hormones like dopamine when you feel affection.
What is the brain?
This suffix means "Surgical removal," often needed for a broken heart (metaphorically!).
What is -ectomy?
CPR stands for this, a vital skill for saving lives and hearts.
What is Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation?
This refers to the order of vaccu-tubes you fill when performing a blood draw
What is order of draw?
This is the medical term for a heart attack, where blood flow to the heart is blocked
What is Myocardial Infarction (MI)?
This prefix means "nerve," as in the feelings that go straight to your heart.
What is the larynx?
This prefix means "rapid or fast" describing the pulse when seeing a crush.
What is tachy-?
In a hospital, this abbreviation is often used for a "date" or "appointment."
What is Appt?
The process of collecting blood.
What is Phlebotomy?
This term describes a rapid, fluttering heart beat, often felt when falling in love.
What is tachycardia?
This can should be kept on at a max of 60 seconds.
What is a tourniquet?
This suffix means "pain," which is what cupid's arrow might cause.
What is -algia?
This abbreviation is a doctor's order that means "immediately" (like needing flowers fast).
What is STAT?
Carries deoxygenated blood to the heart.
What is Veins?
This is the term for an abnormal, skipping, or extra heartbeat.
What is arrhythmia?
The "study of skin," often responsible for blushing.
What is dermatology?
This prefix means "slow," as in a slow dance.
What is brady-?
This abbreviation means "in the muscle" injection.
What is intramuscular (IM)?
Carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
What is Arteries?
This term means "inflammation of the heart," which sounds dangerous but is a common root word.
What is carditis?
This term means "blood," essential for the "red" in valentine's day.
What is hema- or hemato-?
This suffix means "abnormal narrowing," which might happen to a blood vessel.
What is -stenosis?
This term refers to a "discharge" or "release" from the hospital.
What is DC or Disch?
The smallest needle used for drawing blood.
What is a Butterfly needle?