Chapter 5 pt 1 Flashcards
(200 cards)
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-algia
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pain
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-ar
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pertaining to
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-ary
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pertaining to
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-capnia
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carbon dioxide
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-cele
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hernia or protrusion
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-centesis
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surgical puncture to aspirate fluid (with a sterile needle)
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-eal
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pertaining to
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-ectasis
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stretching out, dilation, expansion
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-emia
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blood condition
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-gram
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record, x-ray film
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-graphy
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process of recording, x-ray filming
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-meter
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instrument used to measure
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-metry
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measurement
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-orrhagia
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rapid flow of blood
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-ostomy
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creation of an artificial opening
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-otomy
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cut into or incision
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-oxia
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oxygen
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-pexy
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surgical fixation, suspension
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-phonia
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sound or voice
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-pnea
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breathing
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-scope
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instrument used for visual examination
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-scopic
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pertaining to visual examination
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-spasm
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sudden, involuntary muscle contraction (spasmodic contraction)
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-stenosis
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constriction or narrowing
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-thorax
chest
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a-
without or absence of
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ABG
arterial blood gasses
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acapnia
absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) stain
a test done on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis
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adenoid/o
adenoids
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adenoidectomy
excision of the adenoids
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adenoiditis
inflammation of the adenoids
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adenoids
lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity
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adenotome
surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
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adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury. Symptoms include dyspnea, rapid breathing and cyanosis
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AFB
acid-fast bacilli stain
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airway
1. mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed 2. passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
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alveol/o
alveolus
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alveolus (pl. alveoli)
air sacs at the end of the bronchioles. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walla and the capillaries.
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an-
without or absence of
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anoxia
absence (deficiency) of oxygen
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apnea
absence of breathing
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aponia
absence of voice
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ARDS
adult respiratory distress syndrome
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arterial blood gasses (ABG)
a test done on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases present
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asphyxia
deprivation of oxygen for tissue usage; suffocation
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aspirate
1. to withdraw fluid or to suction 2. to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract
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asthma
respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath
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atel/o
imperfect, incomplete
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atelectasis
incomplete expansion (of the lung of newborn or collapsed lung)
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bronch/i
bronchus
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bronch/o
bronchus
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bronchiectasis
dilation of the bronchi
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bronchioles
smallest division of the bronchial tree
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchoalveolar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
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bronchoconstrictor
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
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bronchodilator
agent causing the bronchi to widen
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bronchogenic carcinoma
cancerous tumor origination in the bronchus
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bronchogram
x-ray film of the bronchi
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bronchography
process of x-ray filming the bronchi
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bronchoplasty
surgical repair of a bronchus
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bronchopneumonia
diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
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bronchoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchospasm
spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
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bronchus (pl. bronchi)
has two branches, which carry the air from the trachea into the lungs, where the branches divide and subdivide. The branchings resemble a tree and are therefore referred to as a bronchial tree
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CF
cystic fibrosis
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Cheat CT (computed tomography) scan
computerized images of the chest reproduced in sections sliced from front to back horizontally. Used to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion. Can be used to visualize other body parts such as the abdomen and the brain
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chest x-ray (CXR)
an x-ray film of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart. Also referred to as a chest radiograph
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
any persistent lung disease that obstructs the bronchial airflow, such as asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema
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coccidioidomycosis
fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs in the body (also called valley fever or cocci)
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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cor pulmonale
serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema
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cough
sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
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croup
condition resulting from the acute obstruction of the larynx, which occurs in children
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CT
computed tomography
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CXR
chest x-ray
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cystic fibrosis (CF)
generalized hereditary disorder of infants and children characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract
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deviated septum
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury
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diaphragm
muscular partition covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity
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diaphragmat/o
diaphragm
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diaphragmatic
pertaining to the diaphragm
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diaphragmatocele
hernia of the diaphragm
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dysphonia
difficulty in speaking (voice)
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dyspnea
difficulty breathing
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emphysema
stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
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endo-
within
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endoscope
instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity
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endoscopic
pertaining to visual examination of a hollow organ or body cavity
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endoscopy
visual examination of a hollow organ or body cavity
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endotracheal
pertaining to within the trachea
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epiglott/o
epiglottis
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epiglottis
flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of the larynx during swallowing and keeps food from entering
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epiglottitis
inflammation of the epiglottis
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epistaxis
nosebleed (synonymous with rhinorrhagia)
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eu-
normal, good
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eupnea
normal breathing
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flu
influenza
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hem/o, hemat/o
blood
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hemothorax
blood in the chest (pleural space)
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hiccup
sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm (also called hiccough)
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hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperpnea
excessive breathing
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hyperventilation
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
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hypocapnia
deficient carbon dioxide in the blood
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hypopnea
deficient breathing
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hypoventilation
ventilation of the lungs, which does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
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hypoxemia
deficient oxygen in the blood
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hypoxia
deficient oxygen (to the tissues)
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influenza
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus (also called flu)
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laryng/o
larynx
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laryngeal
pertaining to he larynx
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laryngectomy
excision of the larynx
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the larynx
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laryngoplasty
surgical repair of the larynx
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laryngoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the larynx
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laryngoscopy
visual examination of the larynx
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laryngospasm
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
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laryngostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
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laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi; the acute form is called croup
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laryngotracheotomy
incision of the larynx and trachea
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larynx (voice box)
location of the vocal cords. Air enters from the pharynx
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Legionnaire's disease
a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumopila
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lob/o
lobe
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lobar pneumonia
diseased state of a(n) lobe(s) of the lung
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lobectomy
excision of a lobe (of the lung)
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LTB
laryngotracheobronchitis
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lungs
two sponge-like organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobe and the left lung has two lobes
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mediastinum
space between the lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels and other structures
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muc/o
mucus
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mucoid
resembling mucus
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mucopurulent
containing both mucus and pus
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mucous
pertaining to mucus
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mucus
slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
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nas/o
nose
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nasal septum
partition separating right and left nasal cavities
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nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
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nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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nebulizer
device that creates a fine spray (used for giving respiratory treatment)
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nose
lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs. It acts as a filter to moisten and warn the entering air
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nosocomial infection
an infection acquired during hospitalization
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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing
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orth/o
straight
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orthopnea
able to breath only in an upright position
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OSA
obstructive sleep apnea
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ox/i
oxygen
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ox/o
oxygen
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oximeter
instrument used to measure blood (saturation in the blood)
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pan-
all, total
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pansinusitis
inflammation of all sinuses
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paranasal sinuses
air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities
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paroxysm
periodic, sudden attack
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patent
open
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PCP
pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
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PE
pulmonary embolism
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penumat/o
lung air
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pertussis
respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (synonymous with whooping cough)
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PFT
pulmonary function tests
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pharyng/o
pharynx
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pharynx (throat)
serves as a food and air passageway. Air enters form the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx to the larynx. Food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into the esophagus
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pleur/o
pleura
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pleura
serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity
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pleural effusion
escape of fluid into the pleura space as a result of inflammation
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pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura (also called pleurisy)
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pleurocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the pleura space
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pleuropexy
surgical fixation of the pleura
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pneum/o
lung, air
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pneumatocele
hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest
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pneumobronchotomy
incision of lung and bronchus
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pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
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pneumocystic carinii pneumonia (PCP)
a pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus. Common disease of AIDS patients
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pneumon/o
lung, air
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pneumonectomy
excision of a lung
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pneumonia
diseased state of the lung (the infection and inflammation is caused by bacteria such as pneumococcus, staphylococcus, streptococcus, and haemophilus; viruses and fungi
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pneumonitis
inflammation of the lung
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pneumothorax
air in the chest (pleural space), which causes collapse of the lung
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pulmon/o
lung
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pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
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pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
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pulmonary embolism (pl. emboli)
foreign matter, such as a blood clot, air, or fat clot carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, where it acts as a block
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pulmonary function tests (PFT)
a group of tests performed on breathing to determine respiratory function of abnormalities
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pulmonary neoplasm
new growth (tumor) in the lung
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pulse oximetry
a noninvasive method of monitoring arterial blood for oxygen levels
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py/o
pus
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pyothorax
pus in the chest (pleural space) (also called empyema)
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rhin/o
nose
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rhinitis
inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose
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rhinomycosis
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
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rhonorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the nose (also called epistaxis)
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sept/o
septum (wall off, fence)
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septoplasty
surgical repair of the (nasal) septum
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septotomy
incision into the (nasal) septum
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sinus/o
sinus
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sinusotomy
incision of a sinus
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spir/o
breathe, breathing
