The Cardiovascular System

Front

-ant, -ive

Back

substance that promotes

Front

aort/o

Back

aorta; largest artery

Front

arteri/o

Back

artery

Front

ather/o

Back

plaque; fatty buildup

Front

constrict/o

Back

narrowing

Front

dia-

Back

through; complete

Front

echo-

Back

reflected sound

Front

-emic

Back

pertaining to blood condition

Front

epi-

Back

on; over; upon

Front

-in, -ine

Back

chemical; chemical compound; substance