front 1 An abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood due to excess production of these cells by the bone marrow is known as __________ . | back 1 polycythemia |
front 2 The inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal is known as __________ . | back 2 thalassemia |
front 3 A/An __________ is the surgical removal of an aneurysm. | back 3 aneurysmectomy |
front 4 A/An __________ is a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels. | back 4 hemangioma |
front 5 The genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron is known as __________ . | back 5 hemochromatosis |
front 6 The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaques is known as __________ . | back 6 atherosclerosis |
front 7 A/An __________ is a deposit of plaque on or within an arterial wall. | back 7 atheroma |
front 8 A myocardial __________ is the total blockage of one or more coronary arteries due to plaque buildup. | back 8 infarction |
front 9 Bacterial __________ is an inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by bacteria present in the bloodstream. | back 9 endocarditis |
front 10 Digital subtraction __________ (DSA) combines angiography with computerized components to clarify the view of the area of interest by removing the soft tissue and bones from the images. | back 10 angiography |
front 11 A valvular __________ is the abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results in the inability of the valve to close completely. | back 11 prolapse |
front 12 An abnormally slow resting heartbeat is known as __________ . | back 12 bradycardia |
front 13 The vasodilator prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the coronary arteries is known as __________ . | back 13 nitroglycerin |
front 14 A/An __________ is a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels. | back 14 hemangioma |
front 15 An abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood is known as __________ . | back 15 thrombocytosis |
front 16 The inflammation of a vein is known as __________ . | back 16 phlebitis |
front 17 A/An __________ is a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or a vein. | back 17 thrombus |
front 18 A/An __________ is a foreign object that is circulating in the blood. | back 18 embolus |
front 19 The record of the electrical activity of the myocardium that is produced by electrocardiography is known as a/an __________ . | back 19 electrocardiogram |
front 20 Cardiac __________ is a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or an artery and is guided into the heart. | back 20 catheterization |