Medical Terminology Ch 4: Respiratory System Flashcards

Question

rhin/o/rrhea

Answer 1

discharge from the nose (runny nose), often the result of a cold or allergy

Answer 2

discharge, flow

Answer 3

pharynx (throat)

Answer 4

twitching or involuntary contractions of the pharynx (throat)

Answer 5

involuntary contraction, twitching

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excision of the tonsil

Answer 7

trachea (windpipe)

Answer 8

incision of the trachea

Answer 9

alveolus; air sac

Answer 10

pertaining to an alveolus (alveoli, plural)

Answer 11

bronchus (plural, bronchi)

Answer 12

visual examination of the bronchus (or bronchi) through a bronchoscope

Answer 13

visual examination

Answer 14

bronchus (plural, bronchi)

Answer 15

expansion or dilation of a bronchus (or bronchi)

Answer 16

expansion, dilation

Answer 17

bronchiole

Answer 18

inflammation of the bronchiole

Answer 19

inflammation

Answer 20

pain in the diaphragm

Answer 21

pleura each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs in humans and other mammals.

Answer 22

pain in the pleura

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abnormal condition of blackening of the lung tissue (caused by inhalation of coal dust or other black particles) abnormal

Answer 24

abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)

Answer 25

physician or medical specialist who treats pulmonary diseases

Answer 26

specialist in the study of

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disease of the thorax

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swallowing air

Answer 29

swallowing, eating

Answer 30

abnormal condition of blue (skin)

Answer 31

mastoid process (houses air cells which direct sound waves into the inner ear)

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inflammation of one of the mastoid bones, usually an extension of a middle ear infection

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resembling mucus

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resembling

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any disease induced by a fungus

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(labored) breathing that improves when standing or sitting up

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pus in the chest

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tumor composed of cartilage

Answer 39

surgical repair

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surgical repair of the nose

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paralysis of the larynx (voice box)

Answer 42

without, not

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not breathing

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slow breathing

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bad; painful; difficult

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bad, painful, or difficult breathing

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good, normal

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normal, unlabored breathing

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rapid breathing

Answer 50

rhinoplasty

Answer 51

rhinorrhea

Answer 52

laryngoplegia

Answer 53

laryngitis

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bronchiectasis

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bronchoscopy

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pleurodynia or pleuralgia

Answer 57

aerophagia

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fine crackling or bubbling sounds, commonly heard during inspiration when there is fluid in the in the alveoli; also called RALES

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dry, grating sound heard with a stethoscope during auscultation (listening for sounds within the body)

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loud coarse or snoring sounds heard during inspiration or expiration; caused by obstructed airways

Answer 61

high-pitched, musical sound made on inspiration; caused by an obstruction in the trachea or larynx

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continuous high-pitched whistling sounds, usually during expiration; caused by narrowing of an airway

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excessive acidity of blood due to an accumulation of acids or an excessive loss of bicarbonate caused by abnormally high levels of carbon dioxide CO2, in the body

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life-threatening build-up of fluid in the air sacs (alveoli), caused by vomit into the lungs (aspiration), inhaling chemicals, pneumonia, septic shock, or trauma, that prevents enough oxygen from passing into the bloodstream; also called adult respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS)

Answer 65

absence or decrease in the sense of smell

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without, not

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total absence of O2 in body tissues; caused by a lack of O2 in inhaled air or by obstruction that prevents O2 from reaching the lungs

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condition of insufficient intake of oxygen due to choking, toxic gases, electric shock, drugs, drowning, smoke, or trauma

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inflammatory airway disorder that results in attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath that gets worse with exercise or activity, and coughing (with or without sputum)

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collapse of lung tissue, which prevents the respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide and is caused by variety of conditions including obstruction of foreign bodies, excessive secretions, or pressure on the lung from a tumor

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incomplete; imperfect

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dilation, expansion

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acute or chronic inflammation of mucous membranes of the bronchial airways caused by irritation, infection, or both

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bronchus (plural, bronchi)

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acute inflammation of the nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; also called a COLD

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acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by laryngeal obstruction and spasm, barking cough, and stridor.

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genetic disease that is one of the most common types of chronic lung disease in children and young adults and causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs and digestive tract, possibly resulting in early death

Answer 78

fiber, fibrous tissue

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) that makes it difficult to breath and is characterized by loss of elasticity of the lung tissue that causes the small airways to collapse during forced exhalation

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hemorrhage from the nose; also called nosebleed

Answer 81

above, upon

Answer 82

dripping, oozing (blood)

Answer 83

greater than normal amounts of carbon dioxide in the blood

Answer 84

excessive, above normal

Answer 85

carbon dioxide CO2

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deficiency of oxygen in the blood, usually a sign of respiratory impairment

Answer 87

under, below, deficient

Answer 88

blood condition

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deficiency of oxygen in body tissues, usually a sign of respiratory impairment

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acute, contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain

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inflammation of the middle ear, commonly the result of an upper respiratory infection (URI) with symptoms of otodynia; may be treated with myringotomy or tympanostomy tubes (OM with the presence of fluid, such as pus or serum)

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acute infectious disease characterized by a "whoop"-sounding cough; also called whooping cough

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inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by deep breathing or coughing

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state of condition

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collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity, causing the complete or partial collapse of a lung

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completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well, or virtually well, infant; also called crib death

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group of tests that measure the oxygen and carbon dioxide concentration in an arterial blood sample

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intradermal test to determine recent or past exposure to tuberculosis (TB)

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variety of test used to determine the capacity of the lungs to exchange O2 and CO2 efficiently

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basic emergency procedure for life support, consisting of artificial respiration and manual external cardiac massage

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procedure in which an airway catheter is inserted through the mouth or nose into the trachea in patients who are unable to breathe on their own or to administer oxygen, medication, or anesthesia

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in, within

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use of body positioning to assist in the removal of secretions from specific lobes of the lung, bronchi, or lung cavities

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use of a needle to collect pleural fluid for laboratory analysis or remove excess pleural fluid or air from the pleural space; also called thoracentesis

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surgical puncture

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incision into the trachea (tracheotomy) and creation of a permanent opening through which a tracheostomy tube is inserted to keep the opening patent (accessible or wide open)

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forming an opening

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dilate constricted airways by relaxing muscle spasms in the bronchial tubes through oral administration or inhaled via a metered-dose inhaler (MDI)

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suppress the inflammatory reaction that causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchi

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improve the ability to cough up mucus from the respiratory tract

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device that enables the patient to self-administer a specific amount of medication into the lungs through inhalation

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method of administering medication directly into the lungs using a device (nebulizer) that produces a fine spray; also called aerosol therapy.

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is an inflammation of the pleura

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is an acute respiratory syndrome of childhood characterized by laryngeal obstruction and spasm, barking cough, and stridor

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is a deficiency of oxygen in the blood

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are hormonal agents that reduce edema and inflammation

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is a disease that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive system dude to production of thick mucus

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is a high-pitched musical sound made on inspiration resulting from an obstruction of air passages

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is a respiratory disorder marked by recurrent attacks or difficult or labored breathing accompanied by wheezing

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are drugs that dilate the bronchioles and bronchi to increase airflow

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refers to a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity

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involve analyzing oxygen and carbon dioxide concentrations in an arterial blood sample

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is a hemorrhage from the nose; also called nosebleed

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is an absence or decrease in the sense of smell

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refers to any of several tests used to evaluate respiratory function

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is an intradermal test to determine recent or past exposure to tuberculosis

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is a collapse of lung tissue, preventing the respiratory exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide

Answer 128

arterial blood gas

Answer 129

adult respiratory distress syndrome; acute respiratory distress syndrome

Answer 130

cystic fibrosis

Answer 131

carbon dioxide

Answer 132

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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continuous positive airway pressure

Answer 134

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Answer 135

intravenous

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metered-dose inhaler

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nebulized mist treatment

Answer 138

otitis media

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outpatient; operative procedure

Answer 140

obstructive sleep apnea

Answer 141

pulmonary function test

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tuberculosis

Answer 143

uvulopalatopharyngoplasty

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upper respiratory infection

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without feeling

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removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis, estimate prognosis, or follow the course of a disease

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cancerous tumor

Answer 148

exhale or to breath out

Answer 149

fibrous membrane supporting a separating muscles

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bursting of blood from vessel

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lymphatic tissue in clusters located in the neck area, under the arm, pelvis, and groin.

Answer 152

opening or tunnel through any part of the body, such as the external opening of the urethra

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the spread of a cancer from one organ to another

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examining of the dead

Answer 155

resembling a papilla

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caused by or altered by or manifesting disease or pathology

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inhalation of coal dust or other black particles causing abnormality of the lungs

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excision of small, tumorlike, benign growths(polyps) that project from a mucous membrane surface

Answer 159

resembling a polyp

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a surgical instrument consisting usually of a wire loop constricted by a mechanism in the handle and used for removing tissue masses (as tonsils or polyps)

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of, relating to, situated, or performed in the region below the lower jaw

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bursting of

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opening, meatus

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condition, structure

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change, beyond

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pertaining to stopping; controlling

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small growth

Answer 168

below, under

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maxilla (upper jaw bone)

Answer 170

metastatic

Answer 171

polypectomy

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hemorrhage

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anesthesia

Answer 174

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Medical Terminology Ch 4: Respiratory System Flashcards

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