Chapter 7 Flashcards
(83 cards)
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bronc/o
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bronchial tube, bronchus
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bronchi/o
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bronchial tube, bronchus
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laryng/o
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larynx, throat
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nas/o
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nose
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ox/i
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oxygen
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ox/o
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oxygen
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ox/y
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oxygen
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pharyng/o
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throat, pharynx
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phon/o
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sound voice
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pleur/o
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pleura, side of the body
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-pnea
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breathing
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pneum/o
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lung, air
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pneumon/o
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lung, air
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pneu-
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lung, air
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pulm/o
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lung
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pulmon/o
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lung
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sinus/o
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sinus
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somn/o
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sleep
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spir/o
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to breathe
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thorac/o
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chest, pleural cavity
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-thorax
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chest, pleural cavity
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trache/o
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wind pipe
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trachea
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wind pipe
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alveoli
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the very small grapelike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole
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anoxia
the absence of oxygen from the body's tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood
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antitussive
medicine administered to prevent or relieve coughing
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aphonia
loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sound
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asbestosis
the form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs
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asphyxia
the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function
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asthma
a chronic, inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction and characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing
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atelectasis
the incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax
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bradypnea
an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually less than 10 breaths per minute
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bronchodilator
a medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passage into the lungs
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bronchorrhea
an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
the visual examination of the bronchi through using a bronchoscope
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bronchospasm
a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut
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Chediyne-Stokes respiration
an irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea
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croup
an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cards, resulting in a barking cough and stridor
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cyanosis
a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
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cystic fibrosis
a life threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucous
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diptheria
an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract
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dysphonia
difficulty speaking, which may include any impairment in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty
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dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing, also known as shortness of breath
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emphysema
the progressive long term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking
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empyema
an accumulation of pus within a body cavity
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endotracheal intubation
the passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway
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epistaxis
bleeding from the nose that may be caused by dry air, an injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure, also known as a nosebleed
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hemoptysis
the expectoration of blood or blood stained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as a result of pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage
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hemothorax
a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
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hypercapnia
the abnormal build up of carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperpnea
an increase in the depth and rate of the respiratory movements
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hypopnea
shallow or slow respiration
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hypoxemia
the condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood
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hypoxia
the condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body's tissues and organs; less severe than anoxia
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laryngectomy
the surgical removal of the larynx
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx; also commonly used to describe voice loss that is caused by this inflammation
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laryngoscopy
the visual examination of the larynx using a laryngoscope
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laryngospasm
the sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
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mediastinum
the middle section of the chest cavity located between the lungs; this cavity contains the heart, and its veins and arteries, the esophagus, trachea, bronchi, the thymus gland, and lymph nodes
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nebulizer
an electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into vapor, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouth piece
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otolaryngologist
a physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck
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pertussis
a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough followed by breathlessness and a noisy inspiration
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pharyngitis
an inflammation of the pharynx
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phlegm
thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages
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pleurisy
an inflammation of the pleura, the membranes that cover the lungs and line the pleural cavity; causes pleurodynia
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pleurodynia
a sharp pain that occurs when the inflamed membranes rub against each other with each inhalation
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pneumoconiosis
any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental or occupational contact
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pneumonectomy
the surgical removal of all or part of a lung
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pneumonia
a serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other liquid
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pneumothorax
the accumulation of air in the pleural space causing a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse
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polysomnography
the diagnostic measurement of physiological activity during sleep; also known as a sleep study
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pulmonologist
a physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
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pulse oximeter
an external monitor placed on the patients fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood
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pyothorax
a collection of pus in the plural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
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sleep apnea
a potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly starts and stops during sleep for long enough periods to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels
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spirometer
a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath
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tachypnea
an abnormally rapid rate of respiration, usually of more than 20 breaths per minute
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thoracentesis
the surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity
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thoracotomy
a surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment
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tracheostomy
the surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea in order to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing
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tracheotomy
an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage
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tuberculosis
an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that usually attacks the lungs; also known as TB, it can also affect other parts of the body
