Exam 3 Medical Terminology

cardi/o

heart

coron/o

crown, heart (pertaining to the coronary arteries)

phleb/o

vein

ather/o

fatty plaque, fatty substance

sept/o

partition, wall (pertaining to the heart's septum)

arteri/o

artery

angi/o

vessel (lymph or blood)

vas/o

vessel, duct

valvul/o

valve

atri/o

atrium

ventricul/o

ventricle (lower chamber of the heart)

BP

blood pressure

HTN

hypertension

CHF

congestive heart failure

EKG

electrocardiogram (also abbreviated as ECG)

TEE

Transesophageal echocardiogram

CABG

Coronary artery bypass graft

PCI

Percutaneous coronary intervention

ASD

Atrial septal defect

VSD

Ventricular septal defect

NSR

Normal sinus rhythm of the heart

SCA

Sudden cardiac arrest

Angina pectoris

chest pain, pressure

Angina Pectoris

choking or strangling pain of the chest

hypo-

below, deficient

tension

pressure

hypotension

abnormally low blood pressure

aneurysm

widening dilation of a blood vessel

occlusion

to shut up, close, or block

occlusio

the state of being closed or blocked

regurgitation

backward flowing or surging

re-

back

gurgitare

to flood or surge

palpitation

a rapid, throbbing, or fluttering heartbeat

palpitare

a rapid throbbing, or fluttering heart.

Cyanosis

abnormal condition of blueness (lack of oxygen)

cyan/o

blue

-osis

abnormal condition

cardioversion

turning or converting the heart rhythm

cardi/o

heart

version

turning, conversion

cardiac catheterization

process of introducing a tube into the heart

-ac

pertaining to

catheter

a down-sender/ tube

-ization

process of making.

systolic

refers to blood pressure during heart muscle contraction

diastolic

refers to blood pressure during heart muscle relaxation

artery

carry oxygen-rich blood away from the heart to the body

veins

return oxygen-depleted blood back to the heart

ASD

is a congenital hole in the wall (septum) separating the upper chambers (atria)

VSD

is a hole in the wall separating the lower chambers (ventricles)

Vasodilator

widens blood vessels to decrease blood pressure

Vasopressor

constricts blood vessels to increase blood pressure

Angina

temporary chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle without permanent damage

Myocardial infarction

involves a prolonged blockage that causes actual death of heart tissue

Aneurysm

a localized, abnormal widening or ballooning of an arterial wall

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

The formation of a blood clot (thrombus) within a deep vein, usually in the legs, which can lead to complications such as pulmonary embolism.

Varicose Vein

Gnarled, enlarged, and twisted veins close to the skin’s surface

Murmur

An abnormal blowing or whooshing sound heard during a heartbeat

Occlusion

The complete blockage or closure of a blood vessel or hollow organ

laryng/o

larynx (voice box)

pharyng/o

pharynx (throat)

trache/o

trachea (windpipe)

bronch/o

bronchus (bronchial tube)

bronchiol/o

bronchiole ( small bronchial tube)

alveol/o

alveolus (air sac in lungs)

phren/o

diaphragm (muscle that aids in breathing)

capn/o

carbon dioxide

pneumat/o

air, lungs, or gas

lob/o

lobe (of the lung)

nas/o

nose

COPD

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a progressive lung disease that makes it hard to breathe due to obstructed airflow.

OSA

Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a condition where the throat muscles intermittently relax and block the airway during sleep.

PE

Pulmonary Embolism, a blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in the lungs, typically caused by blood clots.

PFT

Pulmonary Function Tests, a group of tests that measure how well the lungs are working by assessing lung volume, capacity, rates of airflow, and gas exchange.

CTA

Clear To Auscultation, indicating normal breath sounds in the lungs or Computed Tomography Angiography

CPAP

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, a treatment that uses mild air pressure to keep the airways open in individuals who have breathing problems during sleep.

CPR

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, a lifesaving technique used in emergencies when someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped.

PSG

Polysomnography, a comprehensive sleep study that records brain waves, blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements.

V/Q

Ventilation/Perfusion scan, a nuclear imaging test used to evaluate the circulation of air and blood in the lungs and determine the presence of blood clots.

Antitussive

pertaining to a medication that suppresses coughing.

anti-

against

tussis

cough

-ive

pertaining to

expectoration

the process of coughing or spitting up fluid out of the chest

ex-

out, away from

pector/o

chest

-ation

process

emphysema

a condition of being puffed up or blown into (air trapped inside the tissue)

em-

in, within

physan

to blow, inflate

-ma

condtion

auscultation

the process of listening to sounds within the body

auscultare

to listen to

-ation

process.

pleural effusion

pertaining to a pouring out of fluid into the pleura

pleur/o

pleura, rib

-al

pertaining to

effusio

a pouring out