adjective
-
talking with too much pride about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities
aorta
- aorta
BrE
/eɪ'ɔ:tə/
AmE
/eɪ'ɔ:rt̬ə/
noun
-
the largest artery in the body that carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart's left ventricle to the rest of the body, distributing it to various organs and tissues
ventricle
- srdeční komora
BrE
/'ventrɪkl/
AmE
/'ventrɪkl/
noun
-
one of the two lower chambers responsible for pumping blood out of the heart to the rest of the body or to the lungs for oxygenation
atrium
- síň (srdeční), srdeční síň
BrE
/'eɪtriəm/
AmE
/'eɪtriəm/
noun
-
one of the two upper chambers that receive blood returning to the heart, allowing it to flow into the ventricles for further circulation
atrium
- atrium
BrE
/'eɪtriəm/
AmE
/'eɪtriəm/
noun
-
a large open space or hall, often found in the center of a building
capillary
- vlásečnice
BrE
/kə'pɪləri/
AmE
/'kæpəleri/
noun
-
a tiny blood vessel that connects arteries and veins, allowing for the exchange of nutrients, oxygen, and waste products between blood and surrounding tissues
plasma
- plazma (krevní)
BrE
/'plæzmə/
AmE
/'plæzmə/
noun
-
the yellowish liquid part of blood in which blood cells are suspended, containing nutrients, hormones, and proteins, and aiding in clotting and transporting substances throughout the body
platelet
- krevní destička
BrE
/'pleɪtlət/
AmE
/'pleɪtlət/
noun
-
a small cell fragment in the blood that helps with blood clotting, playing a crucial role in stopping bleeding from wounds
blood cell
- krvinka
BrE
/'blʌdsel/
AmE
/'blʌdsel/
noun
-
a tiny component found in the blood that carries oxygen, fights infections, or aids in blood clotting