Pronunciation List Number Three

Vocabulary flashcards based on the terms and definitions from the pronunciation list number three.

Angiectomy

Surgical removal of a vessel.

Angiocardiography

Process of recording an image of the vessels of the heart.

Angiocarditis

Inflammation of the vessels of the heart.

Angioma

Tumor of the vessels.

Angiostomy

Surgical creation of an opening of a vessel.

Angiotomy

Surgical incision of a vessel.

Anoxia

A state of no oxygen.

Anti hypertensive drugs

Drugs that lower blood pressure.

Aortogram

An image of the aorta.

Aortography

Process of recording an image of the aorta.

Aortosclerosis

Hardening of the walls of the aorta.

Arrhythmia

No rhythm to the heart.

Arteriole

A tiny artery.

Arteriopathy

A disease of the arteries.

Arteriosclerosis

Hardening of the walls of arteries.

Asystole

No heartbeat.

Atherectomy

Surgical removal of a plaque inside a vessel or artery.

Atherosclerosis

Abnormal condition of plaquing in your arteries.

Atrial septal defect

A hole in the wall between the upper two chambers known as the atria of the heart.

Atrial megaly

Enlargement of the upper chamber or chambers of the heart called the atrium.

Atrio septoplasty

Surgical repair of the wall of the atrium.

Atrium

An upper chamber of the heart.

Bicuspid valve

The valve that separates the left atrium from the left ventricle.

Bradycardia

Slow heart rate, less than 60 beats per minute.

Stenosis

Abnormal condition of narrowing.

Tachycardia

Excessive heart rate, greater than 100 beats per minute.

Thrombophlebitis

Inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot.

Valvular stenosis

Narrowing of the opening of a valve.

Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart.

Cardiomyopathy

Disease of the heart muscle.

Cardioplegia

Paralysis of the heart.

Cardiovalvulitis

Inflammation of a heart valve.

Coronary angiography

Process of recording an image of the coronary vessels.

Coronary occlusion

A blood clot or blockage in the coronary arteries or veins.

Coronary thrombosis

Abnormal condition of a clot in the coronary arteries or veins.

Dysrhythmia

Difficulty maintaining rhythm of the heart.

Echocardiogram

Image of the heart created using an ultrasound.

Electrocardiogram

An image of the electrical activity of the heart.

Embolectomy

Surgical removal of a wandering blood clot.

Endarterectomy

Surgical removal of plaquing on the inside of the artery.

Endocardium

Pertaining to the inside lining of the heart.

Epicardium

The outermost layer of the heart.

Hemangioma

A tumor made of tiny blood vessels.

Hemopericardium

When blood fills the pericardial sac.

Hypertension

Medical term for high blood pressure.

Hypotension

Medical term for low blood pressure.

Hypovolemia

Condition of low blood volume.

Microcardia

A condition where the heart is too small.

Myocardial infarction

Medical term for a heart attack.

Myocarditis

Inflammation of the heart muscle.

Pericardial cavity

The space between the pericardial sac and the heart.

Pericardiocentesis

Surgical removal of fluid from around the heart.

Phlebectomy

Surgical removal of a vein.

Phleboplasty

Surgical repair of a vein.

Valvulitis

Inflammation of a valve.

Ventricle

One of the two lower chambers of the heart.

Venules

Tiny veins.

Alveoli

The air sacs in the lungs.

Apical

Pertaining to the uppermost part of the lung.

Bronchi

The airways.

Bronchioles

Tiny airways.

Endo nasal

Inside the nose.

Endotracheal

Pertaining to the area inside the trachea.

Respiratory rate

How many breaths per minute.

Retro nasal

Pertaining to the area behind the nose.

Spirometer

An instrument used to measure breathing.

Spirometry

The process of measuring or recording breathing.

Subphrenic

Pertaining to the area below the diaphragm.

Subpulmonary

Pertaining to the area below a lung.

Supranasal

Pertaining to the area above the nose.

Trachea

The windpipe.

Uvula

The small hanging ball at the back of the throat.

Dysphagia

Difficulty swallowing.

Dysphonia

Difficulty getting projection to your voice.

Dyspnea

Difficulty breathing.

Epistaxis

Medical term for a bloody nose.

Eupnea

Normal state of breathing.

Hemoptysis

Coughing up or spitting up blood.

Hydrothorax

Water in the chest cavity.

Hypercapnia

Excessive carbon dioxide in the blood.

Hypoxemia

Low levels of oxygen in the blood.

Tracheomalacia

Softening of the windpipe.

Tracheostenosis

Narrowing of your windpipe.

Extra pleural

Pertaining to the area outside of the lungs.

Extra pulmonary

Pertaining to the area outside of a lung.

Hilum

The area on the medial side of the lungs where everything enters and exits.

Inter alveolar

Pertaining to the space between alveoli.

Laryngography

Process of recording an image of the larynx.

Mediastinoscope

Instrument used to view the space between the lungs.

Nares

Medical term for nostrils.

Nasal septum

The wall between the two nostrils.

Nasolacrimal duct

The tube that connects the nose to the tear duct.

Nasoscope

Instrument used to view the inside of the nose.

Olfaction

Medical term for your sense of smell.

Oral

Pertaining to the mouth.

Palate

Pertaining to the roof of your mouth.

Pharynx

Medical term for your throat.

Pulmonary angiography

Process of recording an image of the vessels of the lungs.

Pulse oximeter

An instrument used to measure oxygen saturation in tissues.

Combining forms: Alveolar

Air sacs in the lungs.