Health Science 2 CV, Resp, Lymph

Study of the heart

Cardiology

Enlargement of the heart

Cardiomegaly

Slow heart rate

Bradycardia

Fast heart rate

Tachycardia

Muscular layer of the heart

Myocardium

Inflammation of the inner lining of the heart

Endocarditis

Membrane surrounding the heart

Pericardium

Surgical repair/opening of a blood vessel

Angioplasty

Stopping the flow of blood

Hemostasis

Hardening of arteries due to fatty deposits

Atherosclerosis

Study of the lungs

Pulmonology

Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

Bronchitis

Infection/inflammation of the lungs

Pneumonia

Air in the chest cavity causing collapsed lung

Pneumothorax

Absences of breathing

Apnea

Difficulty breathing

Dyspnea

Rapid breathing

Tachypnea

Deficient oxygen levels in the body

Hypoxia

Inflammation of the larynx

Laryngitis

Surgical opening into the trachea

Tracheostomy

Disease of the lymph nodes

Lymphadenopathy

Swelling due to lymph fluid buildup

Lymphedema

Cancer of the lymphatic system

Lymphoma

Enlargement of the spleen

Splenomegaly

Inflammation of the tonsils

Tonsillitis

Inflammation of a gland (often lymph nodes)

Adenitis

Surgical removal of the thymus gland

Thymectomy

Study of the immune system

Immunology

Body attacking its own immune system

Autoimmune