Unit 5 Flashcards
1
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Adenoid/o
A
Adenoids
2
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Alveol/o
A
Alveolus
3
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Bronch/i, bronch/o
A
Bronchus
4
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Diaphragmat/o
A
Diaphragm
5
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Epiglott/o
A
Epiglottis
6
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Laryng/o
A
Larynx (voicebox)
7
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Lob/o
A
Lobe
8
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Nas/o, rhin/o
A
Nose
9
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Pharyng/o
A
Pharynx
10
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Pleur/o
A
Pleura
11
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Pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o
A
Lung, air
12
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Pulmon/o
A
Lung
13
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Sept/o
A
Septum
14
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Sinus/o
A
Sinus
15
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Thorac/o
A
Thorax (chest)
16
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Tonsill/o
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Tonsil
17
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Thrache/o
A
Trachea
18
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Atel/o
A
Imperfect, incomplete
19
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Capn/o
A
Carbon dioxide
20
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Hem/o, hemat/o
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Blood
21
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Muc/o
A
Mucus
22
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Orth/o
A
Straight
23
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Ox/o, ox/I
A
Oxygen
24
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Py/o
A
Pus
25
Somn/o
Sleep
26
Spir/o
Breathe, breathing
27
A-, an-
Without or absence of
28
Endo-
Within
29
Eu-
Normal, good
30
Pan-
All, total
31
Poly-
Many, much
32
-algia
Pain
33
-ar
Pertaining to
34
-ary
Pertaining to
35
-eal
Pertaining to
36
-cele
Hernia or protrusion
37
-centesis
Surgical puncture to aspirate (with a needle)
38
-emia
Blood condition
39
-ectasis
Stretching out, dilate, expand
40
-gram
Record, x-ray image
41
-graphy
Process of recording x-ray imaging
42
-meter
Instrument used to measure
43
-metery
Measurement
44
-oxia
Oxygen
45
-pexy
Surgical fixation, suspension
46
-phonia
Sound or voice
47
-pnea
Breathing
48
-rrhagia
Rapid flow of breathing
49
-scope
Instrument used for visual examination
50
-scopy
Visual examination
51
-scopic
Pertaining to visual examination
52
-spasm
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
53
-stenosis
Contraction or narrowing
54
-stomy
Creation of an artificial opening
55
-thorax
Chest
56
-tomy
Cut into or incision
57
ABGs
Arterial blood gases
58
AFB
Acid-fast bacilli
59
ARDS
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
60
CF
Cystic fibrosis
61
CO2
Carbon dioxide
62
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
63
CT
Computed tomography
64
CXR
Chest x-ray
65
Flu
Influenza
66
LLL
Left lower lobe
67
LTB
Laryngotracheobronchitis
68
LUL
Left upper lobe
69
O2
Oxygen
70
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
71
PCP
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
72
PE
Pulmonary embolism
73
PFTs
Pulmonary function tests
74
PSG
Polysomnography
75
RLL
Right lower lobe
76
RML
Right middle lobe
77
RUL
Right upper lobe
78
TB
Tuberculosis
79
URI
Upper respiratory infection
80
VPS
Ventilation-perfusion scanning
81
Lobar pneumonia
Pertaining to the lobe(s); diseased state of the lung (1+ lobes infected)
82
Nasopharyngitis
Inflammation of the nose and pharynx
83
Pansinusitis
Inflammation of all sinuses
84
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx
85
Pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura (also called pleurisy)
86
Pneumatocele
Hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest)
87
Pneumoconiosis
Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
88
Pneumonia
Diseased state of the lung (infection and inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi)
89
Pneumonitis
Inflammation of the lung
90
Pneumothorax
Air in the chest (pleural space), causing the lungs to collapse
91
Pulmonary neoplasm
Pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)
92
Pyothorax
Pus in the chest (pleural cavity)(also called empyema)
93
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the (mucous membrane) nose
94
Rhinomycosis
Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
95
Rhinorrhagia
Rapid flow of blood from the nose (also called epistaxis)
96
Thoracalgia
Pain in the chest
97
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
98
Thracheitis
Inflammation of the trachea
99
Thracheostenosis
Narrowing of the trachea
100
Nose
Lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs, acts as a filter to moisten and warm the entering air
101
Nasal septum
Partition separating the right and left nasal cavities
102
Paranasal sinuses
Air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities
103
Pharynx (throat)
Serves as a food and air passageway, air enters from the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx to the larynx, food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into esophagus
104
Adenoids
Lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity
105
Tonsils
Lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth
106
Larynx (voice box)
Location of the vocal cords, air enters from the pharynx
107
Epiglottis
Flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of/keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing
108
Trachea (windpipe)
Passageway for air to the bronchi
109
Oximeter
Instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)
110
Spirometer
Instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)
111
Spirometry
Measurement of breathing (or lung volumes)
112
Polysomnography (PSG)
Process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea)
113
Bronchus (pl. bronchi)
One of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divides and subdivides
114
Bronchioles
Smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree
115
Alveolus (pl. alveoli)
Air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, exchange oxygen and CO2
116
Lungs
Two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity
117
Pleura
Serious membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity
118
Diaphragm
Muscular partition that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, aiding breathing process
119
Mediastinum
Space between the lungs containing the heart, esophagus, trachea great blood vessels, and other structures
120
Adenoiditis
Inflammation of the adenoids
121
Atelectasis
Incomplete expansion (of the lung of a newborn or a collapsed lung)
122
Bronchiectasis
Dilations of the bronchi
123
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi
124
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus
125
Bronchopneumonia
Diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
126
Diaphragmatocele
Hernia of the diaphragm
127
Epiglottitis
Inflammation of the epiglottis
128
Hemothorax
Blood in the chest (pleural space)
129
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx
130
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LBT)
Inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi
131
Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury
132
Asthma
Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath
133
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that block bronchial flow
134
Coccidiodomycosis
Fungal disease affecting lungs and sometimes other organs
135
Cor pulmonale
Serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders
136
Croup
Condition resulting from an acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor, caused by bacterial or viral infection, allergy, or foreign body
137
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Hereditary Disorder of endocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production of the respiratory tract
138
Deviated septum
One part of the nasal cavity is smaller due to malformation or injury
139
Emphysema
Stretching of lung tissue caused by alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
140
Epistaxis
Nosebleed (rhinorrhagia)
141
Influenza
Highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
142
Legionnaire disease
Lobar pneumonia caused by bacterium
143
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep leading to absence of breathing
144
Pertussis
Respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whooping
145
Pleural effusion
Escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation
146
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)
Pneumonia caused by fungus
147
Pulmonary edema
Fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
148
Pulmonary embolism (pl. emboli)(PE)
Foreign matter carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, blocking circulation
149
Tuberculosis (TB)
Infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus spread by inhalation of small particles
150
Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx
151
Adenoidectomy
Excision of the adenoids
152
Adenotome
Surgical instrument used to cut adenoids
153
Bronchoplasty
Surgical repair of a bronchus
154
Larygnectomy
Excision of the larynx
155
Laryngoplasty
Surgical repair of the larynx
156
Laryngostomy
Creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
157
Laryngotracheotomy
Incision of the larynx and trachea
158
Lobectomy
Excision of a lobe
159
Tracheotomy
Incision of the trachea
160
Pleuropexy
Surgical fixation of the pleura
161
Pneumobronchotomy
Incision of the lung and bronchus
162
Pneumonectomy
Excision of a lung
163
Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the nose
164
Septoplasty
Surgical repair of the (nasal) septum
165
Septotomy
Incision into the (nasal) septum
166
Sinustomy
Incision of a sinus
167
Thoracocentesis
Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity
168
Thoracotomy
Incision into the chest cavity
169
Tonsillectomy
Excision of the tonsils
170
Tracheoplasty
Surgical repair of the trachea
171
Tracheostomy
Creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
172
Bronchoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of bronchi
173
Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchi
174
Endoscope
Instrument used for visual examination within
175
Endoscopic
Pertaining to visual examination within
176
Endoscopy
Visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)
177
Laryngoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the larynx
178
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx
179
Thoracoscope
Instrument used for the visual examination of the throax
180
Thoracoscopy
Visual examination of the thorax
181
Capnometer
Instrument used to measure carbon dioxide levels (in expired gas)
182
Chest computed tomography (CT) scan
Computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back
183
Chest x-ray (CXR)
X-ray image of the chest to evaluate the lungs and heart
184
Ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)
Nuclear medicine procedure to diagnose lung conditions
185
Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
Test performed of sputum to determine presence of bacterium causing TB
186
Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
Test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, CO2, and other gases
187
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Group of tests performed to measure breathing and find respiratory abnormalities
188
Pulse oximetry
Noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in blood using device attached to fingertip
189
Purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test
Test performed on individuals recently exposed to TB
190
Acapnia
Condition of absence (less than normal level) of CO2
191
Anoxia
Absence (deficiency of) oxygen
192
Aphonia
Absence of voice
193
Apnea
Absence of breathing
194
Bronchoalveolar
Pertaining to bronchi and alveoli
195
Bronchospasm
Spasmodic contraction of bronchi
196
Diaphragmatic
Pertaining to the diaphragm
197
Dysphonie
Difficulty speaking (voice)
198
Dyspnea
Difficulty breathing
199
Endothracheal
Pertaining to within the trachea
200
Eupnea
Normal breathing
201
Hypercapnia
Condition of excessive CO2 in blood
202
Ventilator
Mechanical device used to assist with breathing
203
Airway
Passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs
204
Asphyxia
Deprivation of oxygen for tissue use (suffocation)
205
Aspirate
Withdraw fluid or to suction
206
Bronchoconstrictor
Agent causing narrowing of bronchi
207
Bronchodilator
Agent causing the bronchi to widen
208
Cough
Sudden, noisy expulsion of air from lungs
209
Hiccup
Sudden catching of breath with spasmodic contraction of diaphragm
210
Hyperventilation
Excessive ventilation of lungs
211
Hypoventilation
Lack of ventilation from lungs
212
Mucopurulent
Containing both mucus and pus
213
Mucus
Slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
214
Nebulizer
Device that creates a mist to deliver respiratory medication
215
Nosocomial infection
Infection acquired during hospitalization
216
Paroxysm
Periodic, sudden attack
217
Patent
Open
218
Sputum
Mucous secretion of from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
219
Hyperpnea
Excessive breathing
220
Hypocapnia
Condition of deficient CO2 in blood
221
Hypopnea
Deficient breathing
222
Hypoxemia
Deficient oxygen in the blood
223
Hypoxia
Deficient oxygen (to the tissues)
224
Intrapleural
Pertaining to within the pleura
225
Laryngeal
Pertaining to the larynx
226
Laryngospasm
Spasmodic contraction of the larynx
227
Mucous
Resembling mucus
228
Mucous
Pertaining to mucus
229
Nasopharyngeal
Pertaining to the nose and pharynx
230
Orthopnea
Ability to breathe only in upright position
231
Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
232
Rhinorrhea
Discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
233
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
