medical terminology 10/4

Hemoglobin

blood protein;the iron-containing pigment of red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the tissues

common pulse points

carotid, femoral, brachial, radial, posterior tibial, dorsalis pedis

Arteries

carry blood away from the heart

CBC

complete blood count

Phagocytosis

engulfing and eating of particulate substances such as bacteria, protozoa, cells and cells debris,dust particles,and colloids bu phagocytes

Polycythemia

increased number of red blood cells

arrhythmia

irregularity or loss of rhythm of the heartbeat

hemorrhage

literally means bursting forth of blood; bleeding

electrocardiograph (ECG)

medical diagnostic device used for recording the electrical impulses of the heart muscle

sphygmomanometer

medical instrument used to measure the arterial blood pressure

embolism

pathological condition caused by obstruction of a blood vessel by foreign substances or a blood clot

Hypercalcemia

pathological condition of excessive amounts of calcium in the blood

hyperglycemia

pathological condition of excessive amounts of sugar in the blood

Tachycardia

rapid heart rate over 100 beats per minute

anticoagulant

slows coagulation and prevents new clots from forming

edema

swelling

myocardial infarction

the occlusion of one or more coronary arteries caused by plaque buildup (heart attack)

mitral valve

valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle; bicuspid valve

tricuspid

valve with three cusps; pertaining to the tricuspid valve

Normal heart rate

60-100 bpm

anaphylaxis

Severe allergic reaction

Bradycardia

abnormally slow heartbeat defined as less than 60 beats per minute