Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \abnormal narrowing of an artery\? atherectomy angiostenosis arteriostenosis asystole

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each term:

• Atherectomy: A procedure to remove plaque from arteries, not related to narrowing.
• Angiostenosis: "Angio-" refers to blood vessels generally, but "arteriostenosis" is more specific to arteries.
• Arteriostenosis: "Arterio-" pertains to arteries, and "stenosis" means abnormal narrowing. So this term specifically means abnormal narrowing of an artery.
• Asystole: Refers to the absence of ventricular contractions (a cardiac condition), not related to artery narrowing.

Answer:

C. arteriostenosis