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2. Give the Russian terms and then the English equivalents of the following definitions. Choose from the list of the English terms given below.

1. A localized abnormal dilation of a blood vessel, usually an artery, caused by weakness of the vessel wall; may eventually burst.

2. A feeling of constriction around the heart or pain that may radiate to the left arm or shoulder usually brought on by exertion; caused by insufficient blood supply to the heart.

3. Any abnormality in the rate or rhythm of the heartbeat (literally “without rhythm”). Also called dysrhythmia.

4. The development of fatty, fibrous patches (plaques) in the lining of arteries, causing narrowing of the lumen and hardening of the vessel wall.

5. A slow heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute.

6. Sudden damage to the brain resulting from reduction of blood flow. Causes include atherosclerosis, embolism, thrombosis, or hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm; commonly called stroke.

7. Enlargement of the ends of the fingers and toes caused by growth of the soft tissue around the nails. Seen in a variety of diseases in which there is poor peripheral circulation.

8. Bluish discoloration of the skin caused by lack of oxygen.

9. Thrombophlebitis involving the deep veins.

10. An aneurysm in which blood enters the arterial wall and separates the layers. Usually involves the aorta.

11. Difficult or labored breathing (-pnea).

12. Swelling of body tissues caused by the presence of excess fluid. Causes include cardiovascular disturbances, kidney failure, inflammation, and malnutrition.

13. Obstruction of a blood vessel by a blood clot or other matter carried

in the circulation.

aneurysm

angina pectoris

cyanosis

clubbing

deep vein thrombosis (DVT)

arrhythmia

cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

bradycardia

atherosclerosis

dyspnea

dissecting aneurysm

edema

embolism

3. Find the Russian and English equivalents to the definitions.