AT #4 medical terms Flashcards
adenoid/o
adenoid
epiglott/o
epiglottis
laryng/o
larynx
nas/o
nasal
Rhin/o
nose
pharyng/o
pharynx
tonsil/o
tonsils
Alveol/o
alveoli
bronch/o
bronchial tube
bronchiol/o
bronchiole
pneumon/o
lung
pulmon/o
lung
trache/o
trachea
ventilation
movement of air into lungs and out of lungs via inhalation and expiration (RR x TV)
Respiration
movement of air (oxygen) from environment into cells of body
aerobic cellular expiration
requires oxygen and yields a major source of ATP for humans
Gas exchange
movement of oxygen from alveoli into blood capillaries and CO2 from blood capillaries into alveloi (DOWN A CONCENTRATION GRADIENT)
cyan/o
blue
-aemia
blood condition
coni/o
dust
pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of dust in lungs
cyanosis
bluish discolouration of skin due to increased CO2 in blood
Asphyxia
deficiency of oxygen in the blood and a increase in CO2 levels in the blood and tissues leading to a absence of breathing and LOC or death
Atelectasis
collapsed lung
phren/o
diaphragm
-pnoea
breathing
orthopnoea
SOB when lying down (supine)
OSA
obstructive sleep apnoea
blockage of airflow while sleeping
HAP
hospital acquired pneumonia
pneumonia within 48h of hospitalisation (due to decreased movement or pathogens on equipment)
Haemothorax
blood from respiratory tract in thoracic cavity
Pneumothorax
abnormal accumulation of air in space between pleura
pneumonia
abnormal condition of lungs marked by inflammation and collection of infectious material in alveoli
Haemoptysis
spitting up blood
PE
pulmonary embolism
blockage of vessels in lung by foreign matter (clot, tumour, air, fat)
PFT
pulmonary function test
Tidal volume
volume of air inhaled or exhaled during a single normal breath (~500 mL)
Total lung capacity
total volume of your lungs at end of maximal inspiration (~6000mL)
Vital capacity
maximum volume of air that can be inspired or expired in a single breath (-4500 mL)
an/o
anus
append/o
appendix
appendic/o
appendix
chloecyst/o
gall bladder
col/o
colon
colon/o
colon
or/o
mouth
stomat/o
mouth
colostomy
surgical formation of an opening by connecting colon to pipe on abdominal wall
URI
Upper respiratory infection
chyme
diarrhoea
complete discharge of watery wastes from colon
ileocaecal valve
stop back flow of matter from large intestine back into small intestine
proctoscopy
process of visually examining anus and rectum VIA ENDOSCOPE
rectocele
herniation of the rectum through a defect in the fascia wall into vagina
SBO
small bowel obstruction
IBS
irritable bowel syndrome
GORD/GERD
gastroesophageal reflux syndrome
-contents of stomach flow back into oesophagus
TPN
total parenteral nutrition
IBD
inflammatory bowel disease
-Crohn’s and ulcerative
Crohn’s disease
inflammation of ileum
Ulcerative colitis
inflammation of colon
Jaundice
yellow/orange discolouration of skin and tissue
nephr/o
kidney
ren/o
kidney
cyst/o
urinary bladder
vesic/o
urinary bladder
urethr/o
urethra
ureter/o
ureter
pyel/o
renal pelvis
UTI
urinary tract infection
IDC
indwelling catheter
CKD
chronic kidney disease
BUN
blood, urea and nitrogen
ARF
acute renal failure
KUB
kidneys, ureter, bladder
ANP
atrial natriuretic peptide
ADH
anti diuretic hormone
renin
stimulates aldosterone response and regulates K, Na levels.
filtrate
hyoid
bone that assists epiglottis in preventing food and liquid going into respiratory tract
oligopnoea
abnormal infrequent breathing
glycosuria
abnormal condition of glucose in urine
Phren/o
diaphragm
embolism
blood clot in blood vessel
nocturia
abnormal condition of excess urination during the night
gingiv/o
gums
cyst/o
urinary bladder
vesic/o
urinary bladder
olig-
infrequent, little, less, few
palat/o
roof of mouth
Haematuria
condition of blood in urine
dysuria
painful urination
Pyuria
condition of excess WBC in urine
Uremia
condition of excess urea in urine
albuminuria
condition of protein in urine
Anuria
abnormal condition of inability to urinate
