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Chapter 11: Cardio
Combining Forms and Terminology
Question | Answer |
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Angi/o | Vessel |
Aort/o | Aorta |
Arter/o, Arteri/o | Artery |
Ather/o | Yellowish plaque, fatty substance |
Atri/o | Atrium, upper heart chamber |
Brachi/o | Arm |
Cardi/o | Heart |
Cholesterol/o | Cholesterol |
Coron/o | Heart |
Cyan/o | Blue |
Myx/o | Mucus |
Ox/o | Oxygen |
Pericardi/o | Pericardium |
Phleb/o | Vein |
Sphygm/o | Pulse |
Steth/o | Chest |
Thromb/o | Clot |
Valvul/o, Valv/o | Valve |
Vas/o | Vessel |
Vascul/o | Vessel |
Ven/o, Ven/i | Vein |
Ventricul/o | Ventricle, lower heart chamber |