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Cardiovascular, Immune, Lymphatic Systems and Blood

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ischemia   condition of deficient blood flow due to constriction or obstruction of a blood vessel.  
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mitral valve stenosis   narrowing of the mitral valve from scarring, usually caused by episodes of rheumatic fever  
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myocardial infarction (MI)   death (necrosis) of a portion of the myocardium caused by lack of oxygen resulting from an interrupted blood supply (AKA heart attack)  
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peripheral arterial disease (PAD)   disease of the arteries in the arms and legs, resulting in narrowing or complete obstruction of the arter  
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rheumatic heart disease   damage to the heart muscle or heart valves caused by one or more episodes of rheumatic fever  
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varicose veins   distended or tortuous veins usually found the the lower extremities  
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anemia   condition in which there is a reduction in the number of erythrocytes  
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embolus (pl. emboli)   blood clot or foreign material, such as air or fat, that enters the bloodstream and moves until it lodges at another point in the circulation  
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hemophilia   inherited bleeding disease most commonly caused by a deficiency of the coagulation factor VIII  
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leukemia   malignant disease characterized by excessive increase in abnormal leukocytes formed in the bone marrow  
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sepsis   condition in which pathogenic microorganisms enter the bloodstream, causing a systemic inflammatory response to the infection  
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Hodgkin disease   malignant disorder of the lymphatic tissue characterized by progressive enlargement of the lymph nodes, usually beginning at the cervical nodes  
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infectious mononucleosis   acute infection caused y the Epstein-Barr virus characterized by swollen lymph nodes, sore throat, fever, and fatigue. Affects young people, transmitted by saliva  
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angioplasty   surgical repair of a blood vessel  
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atherectomy   excision of fatty plaque  
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endarterectomy   excision within the artery (excision of fatty plaque from arterial wall)  
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pericardiocentesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the sac surrounding the heart  
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phlebectomy   excision of a vein  
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phlebotomy   incision into a vein  
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valvuloplasty   surgical repair of a valve  
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splenectomy   excision of the spleen  
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splenopexy   surgical fixation of the spleen  
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thymectomy   excision of the thymus gland  
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aneurysmectomy   surgical excision of an aneurysm  
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atrial fibrillation ablasion   procedure in which abnormal cells that trigger atrial fibrillation are destroyed by using a device that heats or freezes the cells  
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cardiac pacemaker   battery-powered apparatus implanted under the skin with leads placed on the heart or in the chamber of the heart used to treat abnormal heart rhythm  
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coronary artery bypass graft (CABG)   surgical technique to bring new blood supply to heart muscle by detouring around blocked arteries  
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coronary stent   supportive scaffold device placed in the coronary artery used to prevent closure of the artery after angioplasty or atherectomy  
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embolectomy   surgical removal of an embolus, or clot, usually with a balloon catheter pushing the balloon beyond the clot, inflating, then pulling it and the clot out of the incision  
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femoropopliteal bypass   surgery to establish an alternate route from femoral artery to popliteal artery to bypass an obstruction  
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implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD)   device implanted in the body that continuously monitors the heart rhythm if arrhythmia occurs the device delivers a shock to bring it back to normal  
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intracoronary thrombolytic therapy   injection of a medication either intravenously or intraarterially to dissolve blood clots in the coronary arteries before they harden  
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percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA)   procedure in which a balloon is passed through a blood vessel into a coronary artery to the area where plaque is formed inflation of the balloon compresses the plaque against the wall, allowing blood to move by freely  
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bone marrow aspiration   procedure to aspirate a sample of the liquid portion of the bone marrow  
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bone marrow biopsy   procedure to obtain a sample of bone marrow  
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bone marrow transplant   infusion of healthy bone marrow cells to a recipient with matching cells from a donor  
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angiography   radiographic imaging of blood vessels  
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angioscope   instrument used for visual exam of blood vessel  
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angioscopy   visual exam of the blood vessel  
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aortogram   radiographic image of the aorta (after contrast media is injected)  
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arteriogram   radiographic image of an artery (after contrast media is injected)  
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echocardiogram(ECHO)   record of the heart using sound  
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electrocardiogram (ECG, EKG)   record of the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrocardiograph   instrument used to record the electrical activity of the heart  
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electrocardiography   process of recording the electrical activity of the heart  
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venogram   radiographic image of a vein (after contrast media is injected)  
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digital subtraction angiography (DSA)   process of digital radiographic imaging of the blood vessels that "subtracts" or removes structures not being studied  
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Doppler ultrasound   study that uses high-frequency sound waves for detection of blood flow within the vessels  
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exercise stress test   study that evaluates cardiac function during physical stress by riding a bike or walking on a treadmill  
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single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)   nuclear medicine scan that visualizes the heart from several different angles used to assess damage to cardiac tissue  
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thallium test   nuclear medicine test used to diagnose coronary artery disease and assess revascularization after coronary artery bypass surgery  
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transesophageal echocardiogram   ultrasound test that examines cardiac function and structure by using an ultrasound probe placed in the esophagus  
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cardiac catheterization   diagnostic procedure performed by passing a catheter into the heart through a blood vessel to examine the condition of the heart and surrounding blood vessels  
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impedance plethysmography(IPG)   measures venous flow of the extremities with a plethysmograph to detect clots by measuring changes in blood volume and resistance in the vein used to diagnose deep vein thrombosis  
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blood pressure (BP)   pressure exerted by the blood against the blood pressure walls  
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pulse   rhythmic expansion of an artery, created by the contraction of the heart, that can be felt with a fingertip  
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sphygmomanometer   device used for measuring blood pressure  
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C-reactive protein (CRP)   blood test to measure the amount of C-reactive protein in the blood  
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creatine phosphokinase   blood test used to measure the amount of creative phosphokinase, an enzyme of heart and skeletal muscle released into the blood after muscle injury or necrosis  
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homocysteine   blood test used to measure the amount of homocysteine in the blood  
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lipid profile   blood test used to measure the amount and type of lipids in a sample of blood  
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troponin   blood test that measures troponin, a heart muscle enzyme  
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coagulation time   blood test to determine the time it takes for blood to form a clot  
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complete blood count (CBC) and differential count (Diff)   lab test for basic blood screening that measures various aspects of erythrocytes, leukocytes, and platelets  
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hematocrit (HCT)   blood test to measure the volume of erythrocytes  
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hemoglobin (Hgb)   blood test used to determine the concentration of oxygen-carrying components in erythrocytes  
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prothrombin time (PT)   blood test used to determine certain coagulation activity defects and to monitor anticoagulation therapy for patients taking Coumadin  
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atrioventricular   pertaining to the atrium and ventricle  
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cardiac   pertaining to the heart  
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cadiogenic   originating in the heart  
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cardiologist   physician who studies and treats diseases of the heart  
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cardiology   the study of the heart  
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hypothermia   condition of body temperature that is below normal  
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intravenous   pertaining to withing the vein  
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phlebologist   physician who studies and treats diseases of the vein  
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phlobology   the study of the vein  
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hematology   the study of blood  
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hematologist   physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood  
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hematopoiesis   formation of blood (cells)  
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hemolysis   dissolution of (red) blood (cells)  
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hemostasis   stoppage of bleeding  
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myelopoiesis   formation of bone marrow  
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plasmapharesis   removal of plasma (from withdrawn blood)  
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thrombolysis   dissolution of a clot  
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bruit   abnormal vascular heart sound heard through auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow through arteries or veins  
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)   emergency procedure consisting of external cardiac compressions and artificial ventilation  
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defibrillation   application of an electric shock to the myocardium through the chest wall to restore normal cardiac rhythm  
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diastole   phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles relax and fill with blood between contractions lower number of the blood pressure reading  
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extracorporeal   occurring outside the body  
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extravasation   escape of blood from the blood vessel into the tissue  
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hypercholesterolemia   excessive amount of cholesterol in the blood, heightened risk of cardiovascular disease  
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fibrillation   rapid, quivering, noncoordinated contractions of the atria or ventricles  
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hyperlipidemia   excessive amount of fats in the blood  
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hypertension   blood pressure that is above normal  
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hypertriglyceridemia   excessive amount of triglycerides in the blood  
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hypotention   blood pressure that is below normal  
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lipids   fats and fatlike substances that serve as a source of fuel in the body are an important constituent of cell structure  
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lumen   space within a tubular part or organ, such as the space withing a blood vessel  
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murmur   abnormal cardiac sound heard through auscultation, caused by turbulent blood flow through the heart  
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occlude   to close tightly, to block  
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systole   phase in the cardiac cycle in which the ventricles contract and eject blood upper number of a blood pressure reading  
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vasoconstrictor   agent or nerve that narrows the blood vessel  
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vasodilator   agent or nerve that enlarges the blood vessel  
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venipuncture   procedure used to puncture a vein with a needle to remove blood, instill a medication, or start an intravenous infusion  
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anticoagulant   agent that slows the blood clotting process  
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blood dyscrasia   abnormal or pathogenic condition of the blood  
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hemorrhage   rapid loss of blood, as in bleeding  
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allergen   environmental substance capable of producing an immediate hypersensitivity in the body  
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allergist   physician who studies and treats allergic conditions  
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allergy   hypersensitivity to a substance, resulting in an inflammatory immune response  
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anaphylaxis   exaggerated, life-threatening reaction to a previously encountered antigen such as been venom, peanuts, or latex. symptoms range from hives and sneezing to drop in BP and blockage of the airway  
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antibody   substance produced by lymphocytes that inactivates or destroys antigens  
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antigen   substance that triggers an immune response when introduced into the body  
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autoimmune disease   disease caused by the body's inability to distinguish its own cells from foreign bodies, thus producing antibodies that attack its own tissue  
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immune   being resistant to specific invading pathogens  
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immunodeficiency   deficient immune response caused by the immune system dysfunction brought on by disease or immunosuppresive drugs  
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immunologist   physician who studies and treats immune system disorders  
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immonology   the branch of medicine dealing with immune system disorders  
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phagocytosis   process in which some of the white blood cells destroy the invading microorganism and old cells  
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vaccine   suspension of inactivated microorganisms administered by injection, mouth, or nasal spray to prevent infectious diseases by inducing immunity  
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