Match the Combining Forms with Their Meanings

question 81

Multiple Choice

Match the combining forms with their meanings.
-arteriole

• A)aneurysm/o
• B)angi/o
• C)aort/o
• D)arteri/o
• E)arteriol/o
• F)ather/o
• G)atri/o
• H)cardi/o
• I)electr/o
• J)embol/o
• K)hemangi/o
• L)lipid/o
• M)my/o
• N)phleb/o
• O)scler/o
• P)sept/o
• Q)sphygm/o
• R)sten/o
• S)thromb/o
• T)valv/o
• U)ventricul/o

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Definitions:

Myocardial Contractility

The ability of the heart muscle (myocardium) to contract or shorten, which is a key factor in the heart's function to pump blood.

Right-Sided Heart Failure

Abnormal condition that results from impaired functioning of the right ventricle; characterized by venous congestion in the systemic circulation.

Peripheral Edema

Swelling in the outer areas of the body, such as the arms or legs, often caused by fluid buildup.

Basilar Crackles

Abnormal lung sounds heard at the base of the lungs, suggestive of conditions like pneumonia or heart failure.