system, adrenergic. syncope temporary loss of consciousness caused by lack of
blood supply to the brain; fainting describes a simple syncopal
attack. systole period of contraction of the heart muscle especially of
the ventricles; blood is ejected from the ventricles.
T
tachycardia increase in heart rate exceeding 100 beats per
minute. tachypnea increased respiratory rate. thrombi blood clots. thrombocythemia increased levels of circulating blood
platelets. thrombocytopenia a mild decrease in platelet counts. thromboembolic clots or thrombi that break off from the
interior lining of the heart; they are propelled by the blood
and become lodged in an artery supplying blood to an organ
or to the extremities. thromboembolism formation of a blood clot and a subsequent
dislodgment; the thrombus is carried in the circulating blood
and obstructs an artery. thrombogenic causes clotting of the blood. thrombus (thrombi) blood clot(s). TIA transient ischemic attack; transient lack of blood supply
(ischemia) to the brain causing symptoms of mild stroke that
recover within 24 h. tissues an aggregation of specialized cells which together
perform certain special functions. torsades de pointes a very serious, life-threatening ventricular

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