Word Roots—Part 1 of 6

Let's begin with some basic body parts. The root of a medical word is usually a body part.

The root of echocardioogram is cardio. It means heart. Here are some roots for your heart and blood vessels.

• Your heart is cardio
• Your veins and arteries are vas or vasc
• The system of heart and blood vessels is sometimes called the cardiovascular system

Here are more roots for your heart and blood vessels.

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