An abnormal increase in the number of red cells in the blood due to excess production of these cells by the bone marrow is known as __________ .
polycythemia
The inherited blood disorder that causes mild or severe anemia due to reduced hemoglobin and fewer red blood cells than normal is known as __________ .
thalassemia
A/An __________ is the surgical removal of an aneurysm.
aneurysmectomy
A/An __________ is a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels.
hemangioma
The genetic disorder in which the intestines absorb too much iron is known as __________ .
hemochromatosis
The hardening and narrowing of the arteries caused by a buildup of cholesterol plaques is known as __________ .
atherosclerosis
A/An __________ is a deposit of plaque on or within an arterial wall.
atheroma
A myocardial __________ is the total blockage of one or more coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
infarction
Bacterial __________ is an inflammation of the lining or valves of the heart caused by bacteria present in the bloodstream.
endocarditis
Digital subtraction __________ (DSA) combines angiography with computerized components to clarify the view of the area of interest by removing the soft tissue and bones from the images.
angiography
A valvular __________ is the abnormal protrusion of a heart valve that results in the inability of the valve to close completely.
prolapse
An abnormally slow resting heartbeat is known as __________ .
bradycardia
The vasodilator prescribed to prevent or relieve the pain of angina by dilating the coronary arteries is known as __________ .
nitroglycerin
A/An __________ is a benign tumor made up of newly formed blood vessels.
hemangioma
An abnormal increase in the number of platelets in the circulating blood is known as __________ .
thrombocytosis
The inflammation of a vein is known as __________ .
phlebitis
A/An __________ is a blood clot attached to the interior wall of an artery or a vein.
thrombus
A/An __________ is a foreign object that is circulating in the blood.
embolus
The record of the electrical activity of the myocardium that is produced by electrocardiography is known as a/an __________ .
electrocardiogram
Cardiac __________ is a diagnostic procedure in which a catheter is passed into a vein or an artery and is guided into the heart.
catheterization