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ch.7 vessels diseases and disorders.

1.

Vasodilation

increase in the diameter of a blood vessel.

2.

Vasoconstriction

decrease in the diameter of a blood vessel

3.

vasometer regulates:

vasoconstriction and vasodilation.

4.

Angi+omas

tumors consisting principally of blood vessels (hemangioma) or lymph vessels (lymphangioma)

5.

Aorto+graphy

radiography of the aorta after the injection of a contrast medium to enhance the visibility of the aorta on an x-ray image

6.

aortogram

record produced from aortography

7.

Aortic stenosis

narrowing of the aortic valvo

8.

Arterio+graphy

radiography of arteries after injection of radiopaque material into the bloodstream

9.

Angio+cardio+graphy

radiography of the heart and great vessels after intravenous injection of a radiopaque solution