1. angioma: tumor composed of
blood vessels
2. myocarditis: inflammation of the
muscle of the heart
3. thyoma: tumor of the thymus gland
4. bacterial endocarditis: inflammation
of the inner lining within the heart caused by bacteria
5. lymphadenitis: inflammation of
the lymph glands
6. aortic stenosis: narrowing of the
aorta
7. splenopexy: surgical fixation of
the spleen
8. endarterectomy: excision of the
thickened interior of an artery
9. angioscope: instrument used to
visualize a blood vessel
10. aortogram: x-ray film of the aorta
( made after contrast medium is injected)
11. electrocardiogram: record of the
electrical activity of the heart
12. lymphadenography: process of x-ray
filming the lymph nodes and glands
13. hematology: study of the blood
14. cardiologist: physician who studies
and treats diseases of the heart
15. hemolysis: destruction of (red)
blood cells
16. manometer: instrument used to
measure the pressure of fluids
17. hypotension: blood pressure that
is below normal
18. dyscrasia: abnormal or pathological
condition of the blood
19. cardiology: study of the heart
20. hypothermia: condition of body
temperature that is below normal