Match the medical words with their definitions.
-inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part
A)aneurysm
B)angina pectoris
C)arrest
D)arrhythmia
E)arterial biopsy
F)atherectomy
G)bruit
H)cardioversion
I)commissurotomy
J)diaphoresis
K)edema
L)embolization
M)hyperlipidemia
N)hypertension
O)incompetent
P)infarct
Q)ischemia
R)laser ablation
S)lipid panel
T)prophylaxis
U)statins
V)stent
W)thrombolysis
X)thrombus
Y)varices
Z)vegetations

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ischemia is defined as an inadequate supply of blood to an organ or body part.

Answer: B 
 Angina pectoris is chest pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart muscle doesn't get enough oxygen-rich blood.

Answer: C 
 Arrest refers to the stopping of a bodily function, typically the heart or breathing.

Answer: D 
 Arrhythmia refers to an abnormal heart rhythm.

Answer: J 
 Diaphoresis refers to excessive sweating.

Answer: K 
 Edema refers to swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in the body's tissues.

Answer: P 
 Infarct refers to tissue death resulting from inadequate blood supply.

Answer: N 
 Hypertension is high blood pressure.

Answer: O 
 Incompetent refers to a condition where a valve or other body part is unable to function properly.

Answer: M 
 Hyperlipidemia refers to high levels of lipids (such as cholesterol and triglycerides) in the blood.

Answer: T 
 Prophylaxis refers to the prevention of a disease or medical condition.

Answer: U 
 Statins are medications used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood.

Answer: V 
 A stent is a small mesh tube that can be inserted into an artery or other passageway to help keep it open.

Answer: W 
 Thrombolysis is the process of breaking up blood clots.

Answer: X 
 A thrombus is a blood clot that forms in a blood vessel and can cause blockages.

Answer: Y 
 Varices are enlarged veins, often seen in the legs or esophagus.

Answer: Z 
 Vegetations are abnormal growths of tissue, often seen on heart valves in cases of endocarditis.

Answer: A 
 An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge or ballooning in the wall of a blood vessel.

Answer: E 
 An arterial biopsy is a procedure to remove a small piece of tissue from an artery for examination.

Answer: F 
 Atherectomy is a procedure to remove plaque from inside an artery.

Answer: G 
 A bruit is an abnormal sound heard during a physical exam, often indicating a problem with blood flow.

Answer: H 
 Cardioversion is a procedure to restore a normal heart rhythm using electrical shocks or medications.

Answer: I 
 Commissurotomy is a surgery to repair a heart valve by cutting the fused flaps apart.

Answer: L 
 Embolization is the process of deliberately blocking a blood vessel to treat bleeding or close off abnormal blood vessels.

Answer: R 
 Laser ablation is a procedure to remove tissue using a laser.

Answer: S 
 A lipid panel is a blood test that measures different types of fats in the blood.

Match the Medical Words with Their Definitions