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