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A/An ____________________ ____________________ is the surgical removal of the lining of a portion of a clogged carotid artery leading to the brain.

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The term ____________________ is used to describe all the diseases of the heart muscle.

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Match each definition with the correct word part. -arteri/o

A/An ____________________ ____________________ is a serious and potentially fatal complication that occurs when the patient's blood and the donated blood do not match.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -coron/o-

The genetic disorder that causes abnormal hemoglobin,resulting in some red blood cells assuming an abnormal sickle shape,is known as ____________________ ____________________ anemia.

Match each definition with the correct term. -embolus

____________________ tachycardia is a very rapid heartbeat that begins within the ventricles.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -tachy-

The medical term meaning inflammation of a vein is ____________________.

The systemic disease caused by the spread of microorganisms via the circulating blood is known as ____________________.

A/An ____________________ ____________________ blocks the action that causes the blood vessels to contract,resulting in hypertension.

____________________ ____________________ is a peripheral arterial occlusive disease in which intermittent attacks are triggered by cold or stress.

____________________ heart disease is a group of cardiac disabilities resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygenated blood to the heart.

____________________ syndrome is a group of bone marrow disorders caused by dysfunction of the bone marrow.