Can You Explain These Medical Terminologies Related to Cardiovascular System

Can you explain these medical terminologies related to Cardiovascular System? This system is one of the major ones in the body and the principal organ being the heart. By going through the Flashcard, you will get to learn more about some of the standard terms you will come across when learning about this system. Do give them a look!

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Angi/o
Vessel
Aort/o
Aorta
Arter/o, arteri/o
Artery
Ather/o
Yellowish plaque, fatty substance (greek athere means porridge)
Atri/o
Atrium, upper heart chamber
Brachi/o
Arm
Cardi/o
Heart
Cholesterol/o
Cholesterol (a lipid substance)
Coron/o
Heart
Cyan/o
Blue
Myx/o
Mucus
Ox/o
Oxygen
Pericardi/o
Peridcardium
Phleb/o
Vein
Rrhythm/o
Rhythm