5- respiratory words Flashcards
alveolus
pertaining to the small air sacs in the lungs
apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
asphyxia
emergency condition where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide is impaired in the lungs
aspiration
removal of gas or liquid by suction from a body cavity; inhalation of a foreign body or fluid into the airway
atelectasis
failure of the lung to inflate fully or a collapse of part of the lung
bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles
bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles
bronchoscope
medical instrument used to examine the interior of the bronchial tree
cough
forceful expulsion of air from the lungs
croup
acute respiratory disease where the epiglottis and trachea swell to cause an obstruction of the airway
common in children; symptoms include barking cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor
cyanosis
bluish appearance of the skin, fingernails, and mucous membranes due to an oxygen deficiency
cystic fibrosis
a genetic condition where the patient produces excess mucus secretions, causing difficulty breathing and interfering with digestion
symptoms begin in childhood
dysphonia
difficulty in speaking; hoarseness
dyspnea
difficulty in breathing
endotracheal
within the trachea
epistaxis
nosebleed
expectoration
process of coughing up and spitting out sputum from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
heimlich maneuver
technique for forcing a foreign body to dislodge from the trachea
hemoptysis
spitting up blood
hyperventilation
excessive ventilation, increasing the amount of air in the lungs beyond the normal limit
hypoxia
condition of deficient amounts of oxygen in the body tissues
laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
lobectomy
surgical excision of a lobe of any organ or gland
laryngoscope
medical instrument used to examine the interior of the larynx
orthopnea
condition where an individual is unable to breathe comfortably when lying flat; only able to breathe comfortably in an upright or sitting position
pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura caused by injury, infection, or a tumor; AKA pleuritis
pleurodynia
pain in the pleura
pneumonectomy
surgical excision of the right or left lung
pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of the lung caused by inhalation of dust particles, typically due to an individual’s occupation; leads to hardening of the lung tissue
pneumonitis
inflammation of the lung(s)
pyothorax
pus in the chest cavity
rale
abnormal lung sound heard on auscultation; a crackling, rattling, or bubbling sound
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
rhonchus
rattling sound in the throat or bronchial tube; caused by air passing through bronchi that are narrowed by inflammation, spasm, or mucus
sarcoidosis
chronic system granulomatous condition, especially involving the lungs; causes fibrosis of the lungs
sinusitis
inflammation of the sinus cavities
spirometer
medical instrument used to measure lung volumes during inspirations and expirations
sputum
substance coughed up from the lungs; can be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody
stridor
abnormal high-pitched sound when breathing caused by partial obstruction of the airway
tachypnea
abnormal, rapid breathing
thoracentesis
removal of fluid from the pleural space
thoracotomy
incision into the chest wall
tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
tracheal
pertaining to the trachea
tracheostomy
new opening into the trachea
tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
tuberculosis
bacterial infection of the lungs caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
wheezing
abnormal lung sound; high pitched whistling sound caused by constriction of the airway
