PCC Medical Terminology Fall 2025
Cardiology
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Ductus arteriosus
An unclosed hole in the main body artery (aorta). Before…
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femoral artery
he medical term "femoral artery" itself is accurate, though clinically…
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diastol/o-
Diastole is a medical term that refers to the phase…
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phlebitis
Phlebitis is a medical term that refers to inflammation of…
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TEE
TEE stands for Transesophageal Echocardiogram.  Definition:  TEE is a diagnostic…
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cusp/o-
In a medical context, a "cusp" refers to a pointed…
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mitral regurgitation
Definition: Mitral regurgitation (MR) is a condition where the mitral…
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tamponade
Cardiac tamponade is a life-threatening condition where fluid accumulates in…
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Arterioles
The smaller branches of arteries are called arterioles.  Function:  Arterioles…
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cardiac surgery acronyms
Common cardiothoracic surgery abbreviations include CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft),…
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