Chapter 12: Cardiovascular & Lymphatic Diseases and Disorders

lymphedema

abnormal accumulation of lymph, usually in the extremities

bruit

abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation

atherosclerosis

buildup of fatty plaque within the vessels

aneurysm

local dilation of a blood vessel

arteriosclerosis

loss of elasticity of the vessels due to aging

petechiae

pinpoint hemorrhagic spots on the skin

diastole

point in cardiac cycle when heart rests between beats

systole

point in cardiac cycle with greatest pressure on vessels

palpitation

sensation of feeling the heart pounding in the chest

aplastic anemia

insufficient or total absence of red blood cell production

varicose veins

dilated, tortuous veins

diaphoresis

excessive sweating

hematopoiesis

formation of blood components in bone marrow

cardiac arrest

heart suddenly ceases to pump

fibrillation

ineffective quivering of the heart chambers

myocarditis

inflammation of the cardiac muscle

endocarditis

inflammation of the heart valves and chambers

pericarditis

inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart

thrombophlebitis

inflammation of vein with thrombus formation