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alveol/o

air sac/alveolus

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ABGs

arterial blood gases

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AFB

acid-fast bacilli smear

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ARDS

adult (acute) respiratory distress syndrome

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cystic fibrosis

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COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure device

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CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

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CXR

chest x-ray

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ENT

ear nose throat specialist

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NRDS

neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

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NSCLC

non-small cell lung cancer

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pulmonary embolism

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PPD

purified protein derivative

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PFTs

pulmonary function tests

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RDS

respiratory distress syndrome

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SARS

severe acute respiratory syndrome

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SCLC

small cell lung cancer

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SOB

shortness of breath

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tuberculosis

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URI

upper respiratory infection

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V/Q scan

ventilation-perfusion scanning

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barium enema

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C&S

stool culture & sensitivity

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EGD

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

FOBT

fecal occult blood test

GERD

gastroesophageal reflux disease

gastro intestinal

HCC

hepatocellular carcinoma

IBD

inflammatory bowel disease

IBS

irritable bowel syndrom

LGI

lower GI series

lactose intolerance

N&V

nausea and vomiting

UGI

upper GI series

without absence of

epi-

upon/over/above/on top

atel/o

incomplete

bronch/o

airway/bronchus

carcin/o

cancer

Coccidioid/o

coccidioides immitis fungus

con/i

dust

cyst/o

bladder

embol/o

plug

fibr/o

fiber

glott/o

opening into the windpipe

laryng/o

voice box/larynx

myc/o

fungus

nas/o

nose

pharyng/o

throat pharynx

pleur/o

rib/pleura

pneum/o pneumon/o

air/lung

pulmon/o

lung

py/o

pus

rhin/o

nose

sinus/o

cavity

sphyx/o

pulse

sten/o

narrow

tonsill/o

almond/tonsil

trache/o

windpipe/trachea

Tubercul/o

little swelling

-al

pertaining to

-ary

pertaining to

-ectasis

expansion/dilated

-genic

pertaining to producing forming

-ia

condition of

-ic

pertaining to

-ism

condition or disease

-itis

inflammation

-oma

tumor

-osis

condition of

anti-

against/opposite of

endo-

within

aden/o

gland

angi/o

blood vessel

bronch/o

airway/bronchus

dilat/o

To widen

ot/o

ear

ox/i

oxygen

spir/o

breathe

thorac/o

chest thorax

-ary

pertaining to

-centesis

surgical puncture

-gram

record or image

-graphy

recording process

-ion

process

-oid

resembling

-plasty

surgical repair

-scopy

process of viewing

-stomy

surgical creation of an opening

-tomy

incision/cut

surgical incision into trachea part of tracheostomy:

tracheotomy

surgical creation of an opening into trachea usually for insertion of breathing tube:

tracheostomy

surgical repair of trachea:

tracheoplasty

surgical incision into the chest wall:

thoracotomy

surgical puncture into chest cavity usually for insertion of a drainage or air tube

thoracostomy

diagnostic tool using nuclear medicine or radioactive material to evaluate pulmonary function:

ventilation perfusion scanning (VQ scan)

surgical puncture using needle and syringe into thoracic cavity to aspirate pleural fluid for dx or treatment:

thoracentesis

simple skin test to determine presence of a tb infection:

TB skin test

surgical repair of the nose:

rhinoplasty

emergency procedure used to restore breathing most common form is CPR:

resuscitation

physician specializing in treatment pf diseases affecting lower respiratory tract (lungs):

pulmonologist

series of diagnostic tests performed to determine the cause of lung disease thru use of spirometry:

pulmonary function tests

diagnostic procedure evaluates blood circulation of lungs:

pulmonary angiography

surgical removal of the lung:

pneumonectomy

surgical puncture and aspiration of fluid from pleural cavity is diagnostic procedure called:

pleurocentesis

procedure measures oxygen levels in blood:

oximetry

device used to convert liquid meds to a mist and bring it to the lungs with aid of deep inhalation

nebulizer

med treatment to provide supplemental oxygen to pts in respiratory distress:

mechanical ventilation

surgical removal of a single lobe of lung sometimes required as treatment for lung cancer, if tumor is isolated in one lobe procedure called:

lobectomy

surgical incision into larynx and trachea is usually performed to provide secondary opening for inspiration and expiration allowing aire to bypass upper respiratory tract:

laryngotracheotomy

diagnostic procedure that uses a modified endoscope

laryngoscope

surgical removal of larynx:

laryngectomy

small handheld device with med such as albuterol deliver specific dosage of aerosolized med for inhalation to open dilate the bronchial airway:

inhaler

post op breathing therapy to promote deeper breathing to improve lung expansion after an operation:

incentive spirometry

drug that breaks up mucus and promotes the coughing reflex to expel the mucus:

expectorant

physician specializing in treatment of upper respiratory tract disease:

ear nose throat specialist ENT

device used to regulate breathing during sleep as treatment for sleep apnea:

CPAP Continuous positive airway pressure

chest CT scan

diagnostic imaging of chest by a CT instrument

x-ray image of thoracic cavity used to diagnose TB /tumors and other conditions of lung:

chest x-ray

evaluation of bronchi using flex tube on lens attached to monitor:

bronchoscopy

x ray imaging of bronchi:

bronchography

procedure using bronchodilating agent to relax smooth muscles of airway in effort to stop bronchial constriction allowing pt to breathe easier:

bronchodilation

listening to sounds within the body part of physical exam with aid of stethoscope:

auscultation

removal of fluid, air, foreign bodies with suction

aspiration

clinical test on arterial blood to identify levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide:

ABG’s

Therapeutic drug that inhibits the effects of histamines:

anti histamine

surgical removal of adenoids:

adenoidectomy

clinical test performed on sputum to identify the presence of bacteria that react to acid:

acid fast bacilli smear AFB

general infection of the upper respiratory tract (nasal cavity, pharynx, and larynx)

upper respiratory infection

infection of lungs by bacterium mycobacterium tuberculosis. (Condition of little swelling)

tuberculosis

inflammation of trachea:

tracheitis

inflammation of trachea causing it to be narrow:

tracheostenosis

inflammation of tonsil/s

tonsilitis

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose:

sinisitis

severe, rapid onset viral infection resulting in respiratory distress that includes acute lung inflammation, alveolar damage and atelectasis:

severe acute respiratory syndrome SARS

inflammation of mucous membranes lining nasal cavity:

rhinitis

severe respiratory disease characterized by rapid respiratory failure caused by insufficient surfactant oil preventing alveoli from sticking together during deep inhalation:

neonatal respiratory distress syndrome

presence of pus in pleural cavity

pyothorax or empyema

abnormal presence of air or gas within pleural cavity caused by penetrating injury to chest leads to collapsed lung:

pneumothorax

accumulation of fluid within the lungs is a response to infection or injury is called:

pulmonary edema

blockage in the pulmonary circulation by a blood clot:

pulmonary embolism

inflammatory condition of lungs that is independent of a particular cause:

pneumonitis

inflammation of soft lung tissue that results in formation if exudate (fluid) within alveoli:

pneumonia

exudate

fluid

inflammation of lungs when caused by chronic inhalation of fine particles (asbestosis or silicosis are common forms)

pneumoconiosis

inflammation of pleural membranes

pleuritis

fluid leaks into pleural cavity usually response by body to injury or infection of pleural membranes around lungs:

pleural effusion

inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngitis

acute infectious disease characterized by inflammation of larynx, trachea and bronchi that produces spasmodic coughing:

pertussis or whooping cough

inflammation of nose and pharynx:

nasopharyngitis

form of pneumonia caused by bacterium legionella pneumophila:

legionellosis or legionnaires’ disease

inflammation of larynx

laryngitis

inflammation of the epiglottis:

epiglottitis

chronic lung disease characterized by symptoms of dyspnea, chronic cough, formation of barrel chest due to labored breathing, and gradual deterioration caused by chronic hypoxemia and hypercapnia:

emphysema

severe hereditary disease characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, digestive tract, and elsewhere:

cystic fibrosis

viral infectious disease common in infants and young children produces characteristic hoarse cough with a sound resembling the bark of a dog or seal. Cough results from swelling of larynx in response to viral infection.

croup or laryngotracheobronchitis

common cold caused by virus infecting upper respiratory tract resulting in local inflammation is:

coryza

when both conditions of chronic bronchitis and emphysema (reduced air flow to and from alveoli in lungs)

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

acute inflammatory disease involving bronchioles and alveoli: usually caused by bacterial infection

bronchopneumonia

fungal infection of the upper respiratory tract which often spreads to the lungs and other organs:

coccidioidomycosis or valley fever

inflammation of the bronchi:

bronchitis

bronchi are large tubes that branch into smaller tubes in the lungs known as bronchioles. When inflammation occurs is called:

bronchiolitis

aggressive form of cancer arising from cells within the bronchi:

bronchogenic carcinoma

inability to breathe

asphyxia

chronic condition characterized by widespread narrowing of bronchioles, bronchospasms and formation of mucous plugs known as:

asthma

trauma or disease disables protective mechanism of alveoli causing them to collapse preventing air from entering:

atelectasis

chronic, abnormal dilation of bronchi:

bronchiectasis

an-

without absence of

dys-

bad abnormal painful difficult

-mal

bad

aden/o

gland

appendic/o

appendix

cheil/o

lip

chol/e

bile, gall

cholecyst/o

gallbladder

choledoch/o

common bile duct

cirrh/o

orange

col/o

colon

diverticul/o

diverticulum

duoden/o

twelve/duodenum

enter/o

small intestine

esophag/e esophag/o

gullet/esophagus

gastr/o

stomach

gingiv/o

gums

gloss/o

tongue

hepat/o

liver

lith/o

stone

orex/o

appetite

pancreat/o

sweetbread/pancreas

parot/o

parotoid gland

pept/o

digestion

peritone/o

stretch over/peritoneum

polyp/o

small growth

proct/o

rectum anus

rect/o

rectum

sial/o

saliva

volv/o

to roll

-al

pertaining to

-ectasis

expansion dilation

-ia

condition of

-iasis

condition of

-ic

pertaining to

-malacia

softening

-megaly

abnormally large

-oid

resembling

-osis

condition of

-pathy

disease

-ptosis

drooping

-sis

state of

-y

process of

an emotional eating disorder which pt voids food cuz of compulsion to become thin

anorexia nervosa

inflammation of the appendix

appendicitis

common eatin disorder involving repeat gorging with food followed by induced vomiting or laxative abuse

bulimia

inflammation of the lip

cheilitis

inflammation of the gallbladder

cholecystitis

inflammation of common bile duct

choledochitis

general condition of stones lodged within gallbladder/bile ducts

cholelithiasis

chronic progressive liver disease characterized gradual loss of liver cells and their replacement by fat and other forms of connective tissue

cirrhosis

congenital defect where bones supporting roof of mouth or hard palate, fail to fuse during fetal development leaving space between oral cavity and nasal cavity

cleft palate

inflammation of segment of large intestine known as colon is

colitis

cancer of colon

colon cancer

cancer occupies parts of colon and rectum

colorectal cancer

chronic inflammation of any part of GI tract most commonly ileum of small intestine involves ulcerations scar tissue formation and thickening adhesions of the organ wall

crohns disease

small pouches form on wall of colon called diverticula

diverticulosis

if pouches from diverticula become inflamed

diverticulitis

ulcer/erosion in wall of duodenum of small intestine

duodenal ulcer

acute inflammation of the GI tract caused by bacteria, protozoa or chemical irritants

Dysentery

inflammation of sm or lg intestine

enteritis

inflammation of esophagus

espophagitis

morbid softening of esophageal wall

esophagomalacia

ingestion of food contaminated with harmful bacteria causing diahrea/vomiting and can be life threatening

food borne illness

abnormal stretching/dilation of stomach is

gastrectasis

aggressive form of cancer arising from cells lining the stomach

gastric cancer

ulcer or erosion in wall of stomach

gastric ulcer

inflammation of stomach

gastritis

if sm intestine is involved in stomach inflammation

gastroenteritis

recurring backflow or reflux of stomach contents into esophagus

GERD gastro esophageal reflux disease

Infection from drinking contaminated water with intestinal protozoa giardia intestinalis diahrea cramps nausea and vomiting

giardiasis

inflammation of gums

gingivitis

Inflammation of tongue often caused by exposure to allergenss/toxic substances/extreme heat or cold

glossitis

varicose, swollen, condition of veins in anus produces painful swellings that may break open and bleed

hemorrhoids

viral induced inflammation of the liver

hepatitis

tumor arising from cells within the liver

malignant hepatoma

protrusion of the cardiac portion of the stomach through the hiatus of the diaphragm to enter the thoracic cavity

hiatal hernia

general term that includes the conditions ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

IBS

condition causing flatus and diahrea when dairy foods are consumed from lack of enzyme in sm intestine

LI lactose intolerance

disorder characterized by difficulty absorbing one or more nutrients

malabsorption syndrome

ppl who react to ingested gluten (plant protein found in wheat, barley and rye) causes weight loss bloody diahrea anemia vomiting cramping osteoporosis bone and joint pain

celiac disease

inflammation of the pancreas

pancreatitis

inflammation of the parotid glands (salivary glands) if caused by virus usually referred to as mumps

parotitis or sialadenitis

an erosion in the inner lining wall of an organ along the GI tract generally called

peptic ulcer

inflammation of the peritoneum membrane lining inner wall of abdominopelvic cavity

peritonitis

presence of many polyps

polyposis (polyp means small growth)

Inflammation of the anus and usually the rectum

proctitis

drooping, or prolapse of the rectum

proctoptosis

severe twisting of intestine that leads to obstruction

volvulus

Surgical puncture through the abdominal wall to remove fluid is a procedure called

abdominocentesis Or paracentesis

an agent that reduces the acidity of the stomach cavity

antacid stronger meds are Proton pump inhibitors

drug that prevents or stops vomiting reflex

antiemetic

A drug that reduces peristalsis activity in the G.I. tract arrests, the muscular spasms involved in diarrhoea

antispasmodic

surgical removal of appendix

appendectomy

Procedure for treating obesity, reducing the volume of the stomach

bariatric surgery

agent that stimulates strong waves of peristalsis of the colon to treat constipation

cathartic

purging cleansing

cathartic

suturing of the lip

cheilorraphy

surgical removal of the gallbladder

cholecystectomy

process of producing an x-ray image of the gallbladder

cholecystography

surgery involves removal of one or more obstructive gallstones from the common bile duct

choledocholithotomy

A specialized G.I. endoscopy routinely used as a preventative procedure in an effort to detect early signs of colorectal cancer, or to diagnose presence of polyps, diverticulosis, or other forms of disease of the large intestine

colonoscopy

surgical removal of the entire length of the colon

total colectomy

surgical creation of an opening of the colon creating artificial anus

colostomy stoma is new opening

clinical lab test performed to detect blood in the feces

FOBT fecal occult blood test

surgical removal of part of the stomach or entire organ

gastrectomy

cleansing procedure which stomach is irrigated with prescribed solution

gastric lavage

process of feeding patient through nasogastric tube

gavage

visual examination of interior of GI tract is made possible by use of endoscopes in procedure known as

GI endoscopy

Surgical, removal of disease, tissues, in the gums or gingivae

gingivectomy

Common term applied to several diagnostic tech needs to provide radiographic examination of the G.I. tract

GI series

Surgery of the tongue that requires suturing usually severe bite thru tongue

glossorraphy

Surgical removal of haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoidectomy

Common surgical procedure to repair an abnormal protrusion through a body wall or hernia

Herniorrhaphy

Surgical creation of an opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum to establish an alternative. Enos, usually following a total colectomy.

Ileostomy

Surgical procedure that involves an incision through the abdominal wall often from the base of the sternum to the pubic bone

laparotomy

Modified endoscope inserted through the abdominal wall, via one or more incisions

Laparoscopy

Surgical removal of polyps

Polypectomy

Surgical repair of the pylorus region of the stomach, which may include repair of the pyloric valve

pyloroplasty

Using feces samples to grow micro organisms and culture and identify in the micro organisms to determine which antibiotics will effectively kill the pathogens

Stool, culture, and sensitivity

Surgical dissection of branches of the vagus nerve performed in an effort to reduce gastric juice secretion as a treatment for chronic gastric ulcers it’s called

vagotomy

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