Week 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Endo
A
Inside
2
Q
Brady
A
Slow
3
Q
Ologist
A
An expert in a branch of science
4
Q
Epi
A
Upper above
5
Q
Pulmon/o
A
Lung
6
Q
Tachy
A
Fast
7
Q
Anaphylaxis
A
An extreme immune response to an allergen that can be potentially fatal.d
8
Q
Apnea
A
Temporary stopping of breathing
9
Q
Bradypnea
A
An abnormal slow rate of breathing
10
Q
Embolism
A
The occlusion of blood flow by a blood clot
11
Q
Epitaxis
A
Bleeding from the nose
12
Q
Etiology
A
The cause of a specific disorder or disease
13
Q
ldiopathic
A
Of unknown causes
14
Q
Pulmonologist
A
A provider who specializes in the respiratory system
15
Q
Rhinoplasty
A
A surgical procedure that reshapes the nose
16
Q
Tachypnea
A
An abnormal high respiratory rate
