Ch 5 Cardiovascular system vocab #2
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 erythrocytes | mature red blood cells produced by the red bone marrow |
| leukocytes | the blood cells involved in defending the body against infective organisms and foreign substances |
| ischemic heart disease | a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart |
| myocardial infarction | the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup (also known as a heart attack) |
| endocarditis | inflammation of the inner lining of the heart |
| chronic venous insufficiency | a condition in which venous circulation is inadequate due to partial vein blockage or leakage of venous valves |
| coronary thrombosis | damage to the heart muscle caused by a thrombus blocking a coronary artery |
| embolism | the sudden blockage of a blood vessel by an embolus |
| embolus | a foreign object, such as a blood clot, quantity of air or gas, or a bit of tissue or tumor that is circulating in the blood |
| leukopenia | describes any situation in which the total number of leukocytes in the circulating blood is less than normal |
| cholesterol | a fatty substance that travels through the blood and is found in all parts of the body |
| myelodysplastic syndrome | previously known as preleukimia, is a group of bone marrow disorders that are characterized by the insufficient production of one or more types of blood cells due to dysfunction of the bone marrow |
| hemolytic anemia | a condition o fan inadequate number of circulating red blood cells due to the premature destruction of red blood cells by the spleen |
| megaloblastic anemia | a blood disorder characterized by anemia in which the red blood cells are larger than normal |
| electrocardiogram | a record of the electrical activity of the myocardium |
| diuretic | administered to stimulate the kidneys to increase the secretion of urine to rid the body of excess sodium and water |
| hemostasis | to stop or control bleeding |
| hemoglobin | the iron-containing pigment of the erythrocytes |
| defibrillation | the use of electrical shock to restore the heart's normal rhythm. Also known as cardioversion. |
| leukemia | a type of cancer characterized by a progressive increase in the number of abnormal leukocytes found in blood forming tissues, other organs, and in the circulating blood |
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