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