8,9 CHAPTER BUILD A WORD

Lymphangioma

A benign tumor made up of lymphatic vessels

Splenomegaly

Enlargement of the spleen

Thrombosis

Formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel

Morphology

The study of the form and structure of organisms or body parts

Thymectomy

Surgical removal of the thymus gland

Hypochromic

less (below) than normal of color

Microcyte

An abnormally small red blood cell

Lymphadenopathy

Disease or enlargement of the lymph nodes

Erythroblast

An immature cell that develops into a red blood cell

Hemolysis

Destruction of red blood cells

Thrombolysis

Breakdown or dissolution of a blood clot

Mononuclear

Having a single nucleus

Adenoid

A mass of lymphatic tissue located behind the nose

Hemopoiesis

The production of blood cells

Hematopoiesis

The formation and development of blood cells

Hemoglobin

The protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen

Splenocele

A hernia or protrusion involving the spleen

Lymphadenectomy

Surgical removal of lymph nodes

Adenopathy

Disease or enlargement of a gland or lymph node

Splenitis

Inflammation of the spleen

Erythropenia

An abnormally low number of red blood cells

Atheroma

A fatty deposit that builds up inside an artery

Cardiomegaly

Enlargement of the heart

Coronary

Relating to the blood vessels that supply the heart muscle

Electrocardiogram

A recording of the heart's electrical activity

Embolectomy

Surgical removal of an embolus (such as a blood clot blocking a vessel)

Hemangioma

A usually benign tumor made up of blood vessels

Myocardial

Relating to the muscular tissue of the heart

Phlebectasis

Abnormal dilation or widening of a vein

Venostasis

Slowing or stopping of blood flow in the veins

Arteriosclerosis

Thickening and hardening of the walls of the arteries

Septostomy

Surgical creation of an opening in a septum

Sphygmoid

Resembling a pulse or relating to the pulse

Thrombolysis

Breakdown or destruction of a blood clot

Valvotomy

Surgical incision of a valve

Cardialgia

Pain in the heart or chest area

Ventricular

Relating to a ventricle

Angiomalacia

Abnormal softening of a blood vessel

Cardiologist

A doctor who specializes in the heart and cardiovascular system

Cardiocentesis

Surgical puncture of the heart

Polymorphic

Having many forms or shapes

Phlebotomy

Puncture or incision of a vein

Phagocyte

A cell that engulfs and digests harmful microorganisms

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein

Sphygmomanometer

An instrument used to measure blood pressure

Aortostenosis

Narrowing of the aorta

Venous

Relating to the veins

Aneurysmorrhaphy

Surgical repair of an aneurysm by suturing

Valvuloplasty

Surgical repair of a heart valve

Myocardium

The muscular tissue of the heart

Cardiorrhexis

Rupture of the heart

Arteriolonephrosclerosis

Hardening of the small arteries in the kidneys

Leukopenia

An abnormally low number of white blood cells

Hemorrhage

rapid flow of blood (Excessive bleeding from blood vessels)