Med Term - Respiratory System Flashcards by Anne Payongayong

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aer/o

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Air

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alveol/o

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Alveoli

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anthrac/o

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Coal, coal dust

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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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Bronchus

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bronchiol/o

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Bronchiole

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carcin/o

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Cancer

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chondr/o

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Cartilage

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coni/o

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dust

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diaphragmat/o

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Diaphragm

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epiglott/o

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Epiglottis

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laryng/o

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Larynx

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lob/o

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Lobe

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muc/o

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Mucus

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nas/o

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Nose

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rhin/o

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Nose

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or/o

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mouth

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stomat/o

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mouth-like opening

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orth/o

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Straight

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ox/i, ox/o

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Oxygen

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pharyng/o

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Pharynx

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phon/o

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Sound, voice

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pleur/o

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Pleura

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pnea

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Breathing

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pneum/o

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Lung, air

pneumon/o

Lung, air

pulmon/o

Lung

sinus/o

Sinus

Spir/o

Breathing

thorac/o

Thorax

tonsil/o

Tonsil

trache/o

Trachea

ABGs

Arterial blood gases

AFB

Acid-fast bacillus

ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome

CF

cystic fibrosis

CO2

Carbon dioxide

COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

CPAP

Continuous positive airway pressure

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

CPT

Chest physiotherapy

CXR

Chest x-ray

DOE

Dyspnea on exertion

MDI

Metered dose inhaler

O2

Oxygen

OSA

Obstructive sleep apnea

PE

Pulmonary embolism

PFT

Pulmonary function test

PH

Potential of hydrogen (measure of acidity or alkalinity)

PND

Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea

PPD

Purified protein derivative

R

Respiration

RA

Room air

SIDS

Sudden infant death syndrome

SOB

Short(ness) of breath

stat

Immediate(ly)

T&A

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy

TB

Tuberculosis

URI

Upper respiratory infection

VC

Vital capacity