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Words to Understand
hypertrophy:
An unnatural growth in the size of an
organ.
calcifies:
Becomes abnormally hard or stiffens due to
the deposit of calcium.
embolism:
A condition in which an artery is blocked by a blood
clot, fat globule, or gas bubble.
saturated fats:
Fats that come from animals and animal products.
trans-fatty acids:
Potentially harmful unsaturated fats produced
when liquid vegetable oil is made solid through hydrogenation.
catheter:
A thin, flexible tube that is inserted into the body to
inject or drain fluid.
stethoscope:
An instrument through which a health-care practi-
tioner can listen to the heart and lungs.