2. An Em/bol/ism literally means: O state of oxygen deprivation within O state of a lump within O state of a localized clot O state of a moving clot 3. The literal meaning of the diagnostic term Cardio/myo/path/y is: O heart/muscle/blood/condition O heart/muscle/disease/condition O poor blood flow/trauma O circulation/problems
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Embolism is a condition where a blood clot or other substance travels through the bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel. The word is composed of three parts: "em" (in), "bol" (lump/mass), and "ism" (state/condition). Therefore, an embolism is a state of a moving Show more…
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Match the vocabulary word with the proper definition: Definitions: - The smallest type of blood vessel. - The part of the circulatory system that carries blood between the heart and body. - Diseases of the heart and blood vessels. - Veins that carry blood towards the heart. - Oxygen-rich fluid connective tissue. - Muscular blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart. - The buildup of plaque inside arteries. - The fluid part of blood. - The part of the circulatory system that carries blood between the heart and lungs. - Occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart muscle is blocked. - Cardiac muscle fibers. Terms: - Artery - Atherosclerosis - Blood - Capillary - Cardiovascular - Disease - Circulatory system - Heart attack - Plasma - Pulmonary circulation - Red blood cell - Systemic circulation - Vein
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