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Ch. 7 Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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Breathing helps regulate

A

the blood pH, helping maintain homeostasis of the body

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carbon dioxide (CO2)

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Tasteless, colorless, odorless gas produced by body cells during metabolism

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cartilage

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Tough, elastic connective tissue that is more rigid than ligaments but less dense than bone

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cilia

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Minute, hairlike structures that extend from the surface of a cell

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diffuse

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To move or spread out a substance at random, rather than by chemical reaction or application of external forces

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oxygen (O2)

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Tasteless, odorless, colorless gas essential for human respiration

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pH

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Symbol that indicates the degree of acidity or alkalinity of a substance

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serous membrane (serosa)

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Thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities and secretes fluid that keeps membrane moist

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nasal cavity

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chamber lined w/ mucosa/cilia

where air enters and is filtered/heated/moistened for journey into lungs

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The nasal cavity is divided into

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right/left side by nasal septum (vertical partition of cartilage)

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Olfactory neurons are:

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smell receptors covered with layer of mucus, located deep in nasal cavity, embedded among epithelial cells lining the nasal tract.

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12
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3 sections of pharynx:

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nasopharynx, posterior to the nose
oropharynx, posterior to the mouth,
laryngopharynx, superior to the larynx

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13
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adenoids

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collection of lymphoid tissue within the nasopharynx

aka pharyngeal tonsils

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14
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palatine tonsils (location and function)

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aka tonsils
located in oropharynx
protect opening to respiratory tract from microscopic organisms

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15
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larynx

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aka voice box
contains structures that make vocal sounds possible
short passage that joins the pharynx with trachea

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16
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epiglottis

A

leaf-shaped structure on top of larynx
seals off air passage to lungs during swallowing
prevents food/liquids from obstructing air flow

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17
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The trachea is composed of

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smooth muscle embedded with C-shaped rings of cartilage, which provide rigidity to keep the air passage open.

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18
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The trachea divides into two branches called

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bronchi (singular, bronchus)

each branch leads to either the right or left lung

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19
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The inner walls of the trachea and bronchi are composed of

A

MUCOUS MEMBRANE (MUCOSA) EMBEDDED W/ CILIA

  • mucosa traps incoming particles
  • cilia move entrapped material up into pharynx (expelled by coughing, sneezing, or swallowing)
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20
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bronchi contain

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C-shaped rings of cartilage

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21
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Each bronchus divides into

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smaller and smaller branches, eventually forming bronchioles.

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22
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At the end of the bronchioles are

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tiny air sacs called alveoli (singular, alveolus).

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23
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pulmonary capillaries

A

SWAP CO2/O2 W/ THIN TISSUE MEMBRANES OF ALVEOLI

CO2 diffuses from in pulmonary capillaries into alveolar spaces, O2 from alveoli diffuses in blood

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24
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How many lobes are in the lungs?

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5 (3 in right lung and 2 in left)

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25
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mediastinum

A

space between the right and left lungs

contains the heart, aorta, esophagus, and bronchi

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26
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pleura

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serous membrane
covers lobes of lungs
folds over to line walls of thoracic cavity

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27
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visceral pleura

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membrane lying closest to the lung

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parietal pleura

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membrane that lines the thoracic cavity

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pleural cavity

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space between visceral and parietal pleura

contains lubricating fluid that allows visceral pleura to glide over parietal pleura during breathing.

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30
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diaphragm

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large muscular partition between chest/abdominal cavities

changes internal volume to produce pressure differential for ventilation

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31
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inspiration

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diaphragm contracts, partially descends into abdominal cavity, decreases pressure in chest and draws air into lung

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expiration

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diaphragm relaxes, slowly reenters thoracic cavity, increases pressure in chest and air leaves the lungs

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33
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The intercostal muscles assist the diaphragm in changing the volume of the thoracic cavity by

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elevating and lowering the rib cage

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34
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4 processes of respiration:

A
  • pulmonary ventilation
  • external respiration
  • transport of respiratory gases
  • internal respiration
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35
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pulmonary ventilation

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BREATHING (inspiration and expiration)
largely involuntary response to changes in O2/CO2 levels
or nervous stimulation of diaphragm/intercostal muscles

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external respiration

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the exchange of O2 and CO2 between the alveoli and the blood in the pulmonary capillaries

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37
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transport of respiratory gases

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the movement of O2 to body cells and CO2 to the lungs by means of the cardiovascular system

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internal respiration

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the exchange of O2 and CO2 between body cells and the blood in systemic capillaries.

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39
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Complete Anatomy Review (pg 184)

A

Respiratory System

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40
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The main function of the respiratory system is to

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provide oxygen to the entire body and expel carbon dioxide from the body

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41
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune

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tonsils, adenoids, and other immune structures protect against pathogens entering respiratory passageways

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42
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Cardiovascular

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provides O2/ removes CO2 from cardiac tissue

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43
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Digestive

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  • provides O2 needed for digestive functions.
  • removes CO2 produced by organs of digestion.
  • share the pharynx
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44
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Endocrine

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helps maintain stable pH required for proper functioning of endocrine glands

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45
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Female Reproductive

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  • Respiratory rate increases in response to sexual activity.

* Fetal respiration occurs during pregnancy.

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46
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Male Reproductive

A
  • Respiratory rate increases in response to sexual activity.
  • helps maintain pH for gonadal hormone function.
  • O2 supplied to reproductive structures to maintain viable sperm.
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47
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Integumentary

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• provides O2/ removes CO2 to maintain healthy skin.

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48
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Musculoskeletal

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  • provides O2 for muscle contraction.
  • provides O2 for bone development.
  • removes CO2 produced by muscles.
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49
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Nervous

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provides O2 for brain/spinal cord/sensory organ functions

helps maintain a stable pH for neural function.

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50
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Functional relationship between respiratory system and

Urinary

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  • provides O2 /removes CO2 to maintain proper functioning of urinary structures.
  • removes CO2 to assists urinary structures in regulating pH
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51
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nas/o

A

nose

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52
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rhin/o

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nose

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53
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nose

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nas/o

rhin/o

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54
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nasal

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pertaining to the nose

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55
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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

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56
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sept/o

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septum

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57
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septoplasty

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surgical repair of the septum

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58
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sinus/o

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sinus, cavity

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59
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sinusotomy

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incision of the sinus

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60
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pharyng/o

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pharynx (throat)

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61
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pharryngoscope

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instrument for examining the pharynx

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62
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adenoid/o

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adenoids

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63
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adenoidectomy

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removal of adenoids

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64
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tonsill/o

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tonsils

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65
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peritonsillar

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pertaining to around the tonsils

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66
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epiglott/o

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epiglottis

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67
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epiglottitis

A

inflammation of the epiglottis

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68
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laryng/o

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larynx (voice box)

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69
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laryngoplegia

A

paralysis of the larynx

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70
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trache/o

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trachea (windpipe)

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71
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tracheoplasty

A

surgical repair of the trachea

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72
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bronchi/o

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bronchus (plural, bronchi)

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73
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bronch/o

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bronchus (plural, bronchi)

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74
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bronchus (plural, bronchi)

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bronchi/o

bronch/o

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75
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bronchiol/o

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bronchiole

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76
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bronchiectasis

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dilation of the bronchus

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77
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bronchoscope

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instrument for examining bronchii

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78
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bronchiolitis

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inflammation of the bronchiole

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79
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alveol/o

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alveolus; air sac

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80
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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus

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81
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pleur/o

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pleura

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82
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pleuroscopy

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visual examination of the pleura

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83
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pneum/o

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air; lung

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84
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pneumon/o

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air; lung

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85
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air; lung

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pneum/o

pneumon/o

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86
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pneumolith

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stone of the lung

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87
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pneumonia

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condition of the lung

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88
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pulmon/o

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lung

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89
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pulmonogist

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specialist in the study of lungs

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90
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anthrac/o

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coal, coal dust

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91
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anthracosis

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abnormal increase of coal dust

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92
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atel/o

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incomplete; imperfect

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93
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atelectasis

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incomplete dilation

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94
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coni/o

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dust

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95
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pneumoconiosis

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abnormal condition of lung dust

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96
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cyan/o

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blue

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97
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cyanosis

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abnormal condition of blue

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98
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lob/o

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lobe

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99
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lobectomy

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excision of the lobe

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100
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orth/o

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straight

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101
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orthopnea

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breathing straight

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102
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ox/o

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oxygen

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103
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hypoxemia

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blood condition of deficient oxygen

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104
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pector/o

A

chest

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105
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steth/o

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chest

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106
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thorac/o

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chest

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107
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chest

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pector/o
steth/o
thorac/o

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108
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pectoralgia

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pain in the chest

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109
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stethoscope

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instrument for examining the chest

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110
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thoracopathy

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disease of the chest

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111
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phren/o

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diaphragm; mind

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112
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phrenospasm

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involuntary contraction of the diaphragm

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113
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spir/o

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breathe

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114
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spirometer

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instrument for measure breathe

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115
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-capnia

A

carbon dioxide (CO2)

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116
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hypercapnia

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excessive carbon dioxide

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117
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-osmia

A

smell

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118
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anosmia

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without smell

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119
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-phonia

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voice

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120
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dysphonia

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bad, painful, difficulty producing sound

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121
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-pnea

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breathing

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122
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-apnea

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without breathing

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123
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-ptysis

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spitting

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124
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hemoptysis

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spitting blood

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125
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-thorax

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chest

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126
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hemothorax

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blood in chest

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127
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brady-

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slow

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128
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bradypnea

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slow breathing

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129
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dys-

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bad, painful, difficult

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130
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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

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131
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eu-

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good, normal

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132
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eupnea

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normal breathing

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133
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tachy-

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rapid

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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surgical puncture of the pleura

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pleurocentesis

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instrument for examining the bronchus

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bronchoscope

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137
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excision of the tonsils

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tonsillectomy

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138
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slow breathing

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bradypnea

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139
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difficult voice

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dysphonia

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140
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abnormal condition of blue(ness)

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cyanosis

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condition of decrease of oxygen

142
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paralysis of the voice box

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laryngoplegia

143
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surgical repair of the septum

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septoplasty

144
Q

incision of the sinus

A

sinusotomy

145
Q

excessive carbon dioxide

A

hypercapnia

146
Q

good, normal breathing

147
Q

expansion of a bronchi

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bronchiectasis

148
Q

surgical repair of the nose

A

rhinoplasty

149
Q

condition of the lungs

150
Q

discharge from the nose

A

rhinorrhea

151
Q

inflammation of (mucous membranes of the) nose

152
Q

visual examination of the larynx

A

laryngoscopy

153
Q

inflammation of the larynx

A

laryngitis

154
Q

stricture or narrowing of the larynx

A

laryngostenosis

155
Q

dilation or expansion of the bronchus

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bronchiectasis

156
Q

disease of the bronchus

A

bronchopathy

157
Q

spasm of the bronchus

A

bronchospasm

158
Q

air in the chest (pleural space)

A

pneumothorax

159
Q

inflammation of the lungs

A

pneumonitis

160
Q

specialist in lung (diseases)

A

pulmonologist

161
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pertaining to the lung

A

pulmonary or pulmonic

162
Q

difficult breathing

163
Q

rapid breathing

164
Q

absence of breathing

165
Q

surgical repair of the nose

A

rhinoplasty

166
Q

surgical puncture of the chest

A

thoracocentesis or thoracentesis

167
Q

removal of a lung

A

pulmonectomy or pneumonectomy

168
Q

forming an opening (mouth) in the trachea

A

tracheostomy

169
Q

thoracodynia

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chest pain

170
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Pulmonology

A

medical specialty concerned with disorders of the respiratory system

171
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pulmonologist

A

physician who treats these disorders of the respiratory system

172
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

A

respiratory disorders that produce a chronic partial obstruction of the air passages

chronic in nature and insidious
leads to limited airflow and difficulty in breathing

173
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insidious

A

proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects.

174
Q

3 major disorders of COPD are

A

asthma, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema

175
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paroxysmal

A

sudden and violent symptoms

176
Q

Asthma symptoms

A

bronchospasms that may be paroxysmal

dyspnea

177
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Asthma is caused by

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exposure to allergens or irritants. Other causes include stress, cold, and exercise.

178
Q

productive cough

A

cough that produces mucus (during recovery)

179
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exacerbations

A

symptoms become more difficult, and flare-ups occur more frequently.

180
Q

mucolytics

A

agents that loosen and break down mucus

181
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bronchodilators

A

medications that expand the bronchi by relaxing their smooth muscles

182
Q

status asthmaticus

A

life threatening condition caused my untreatable bronchospasm (asthma)

183
Q

Stages of COPD: At Risk, Mild

A
  • Minor difficulty with airflow
  • Possible presence of chronic cough with sputum production
  • Patient possibly unaware of disease
184
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Stages of COPD: Moderate

A
  • Apparent limitation in airflow
  • Possible shortness of breath
  • Patient possibly seeking medical intervention at this level
185
Q

Stages of COPD: Severe

A
  • Inadequate airflow
  • Increase in shortness of breath with activity
  • Patient experiencing diminished quality of life
186
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Stages of COPD: Very Severe

A
  • Severe airflow limitations
  • Significant impairment in quality of life
  • Possible life-threatening exacerbations
  • Possible development of complications, such as respiratory or heart failure
187
Q

Chronic bronchitis (cause/characteristics)

A

inflammation of bronchi caused:
smoking/air pollution
viruses/bacteria

swelling of the mucosa
heavy, productive cough
chest pain

188
Q

expectorants

A

Bronchodilators and medications that aid in the removal of mucus

help widen air passages.

189
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Emphysema is characterized by

A

decreased elasticity of alveoli
expand but unable to contract - difficult to exhale
The air that remains trapped in chest results in characteristic “barrel-chested” appearance.

190
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Emphysema commonly occurs with:

A

another respiratory disorder (asthma, tuberculosis, or chronic bronchitis) and in long-term heavy smokers.

191
Q

orthopnea

A

finding it easier to breathe when standing upright

192
Q

Pneumonia

A

inflammatory condition affecting the lungs, primarily the microscopic air sacs (alveoli)

193
Q

consolidation

A

lung tissue loses its spongy texture and becomes swollen and engorged

194
Q

Causes of pneumonia include

A

bacterial/viral infections

also fungi, chemicals, inhaled substances (food, vomit, liquids [aspiration pneumonias])

195
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Lobar pneumonia

A

bacterial origin
affects large portion or entire lobe of lung
primary pneumonia
Antibiotic therapy is effective

196
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Bronchopneumonia

A

caused by variety of organisms
centered in the bronchi and surrounding alveoli
secondary pneumonia.

197
Q

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)

A

associated with AIDS
caused by normal flora
causes no harm if individual remains healthy
opportunistic

198
Q

opportunistic

A

when the immune system begins to fail, this organism becomes infectious

199
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common signs and symptoms of pneumonia

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Thoracodynia, dyspnea, hemoptysis, and mucopurulent sputum

200
Q

mucopurulent sputum

A

coughing up sputum containing white blood cells

201
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

A

life threatening
lungs don’t function effectively
result of very serious lung conditions
alveoli fill with fluid (edema) and collapse, making oxygen exchange impossible.

202
Q

systemic infections

A

infections that affect the entire body

203
Q

sepsis

A

major infections that affect the blood

204
Q

nares

A

flaring of nostrils

205
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hyaline membrane

A

membrane that has a ground-glass appearance

206
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alveolar consolidation

A

fluid in the alveoli

207
Q

Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (NRDS)

A

syndrome in preterm/infant w/ diabetic mom
caused by insufficient surfactant
alveoli collapse, breathing becomes labored
causes cyanosis of extremities, nares, tachypnea, and characteristic grunt during exhalation

208
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surfactant

A

a phospholipid substance that helps keep alveoli open

209
Q

bronchogenic carcinoma

A

lung cancer arising in epithelium of the bronchial tree

masses form, block air passages/alveoli and metastasize

210
Q

adventitious breath sounds

A

Abnormal sounds or noises heard over the lungs and airways, commonly leading to a diagnosis of a respiratory or cardiac condition

211
Q

crackle

A

Intermittent sounds caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli; also called rale

212
Q

rhonchus

A

Continuous sound heard during inspiration and expiration caused by secretions in the larger airways and commonly resembling snoring

213
Q

stridor

A

High-pitched, harsh sound
caused by spasm/swelling of larynx
or obstructed upper airway

214
Q

wheeze

A

Whistling/sighing from narrowing of lumen

215
Q

acidosis

A

Excessive acidity of body fluids

216
Q

anosmia

A

Absence of the sense of smell

217
Q

-osmia

218
Q

apnea

A

Disorder where breathing stops repeatedly during sleep,

causing blood deoxygenation, patient to awaken gasping for air

219
Q

central (CSA)

apnea

A

occurs when brain fails to stimulate breathing muscles, causing brief pauses in breathing

220
Q

obstructive (OSA)

apnea

A

Most common apnea

upper airway blockage that prevents adequate air flow

221
Q

mixed

apnea

A

when central and obstructive apnea occur simultaneously

222
Q

atelectasis

A

Collapsed/airless state of lung

may be acute/chronic and affect all/part of lung

223
Q

atel

A

incomplete, imperfect

224
Q

coryza

A

AKA RHINITIS

Acute inflammation of nose membranes

225
Q

croup

A

Common childhood condition
inflammation of larynx, trachea, bronchial passages
sometimes lungs

226
Q

cystic fibrosis (CF)

A

Life-threatening genetic disease
causes mucus to become thick/sticky
plugs tubes/ducts, especially in lungs/pancreas

227
Q

cyst

228
Q

fibr/o

A

fiber, fibrous tissue

229
Q

deviated nasal septum

A

Displacement of septum

causes reduced airflow and nosebleed

230
Q

epiglottitis

A

Severe, life-threatening infection of epiglottis and supraglottic structures
occurs most ages 2-12

231
Q

epistaxis

A

Nasal hemorrhage; also called nosebleed

232
Q

hypoxemia

A

causes hypoxia
O2 deficiency in arterial blood
sign of respiratory impairment

233
Q

hypoxia

A

Oxygen deficiency in the body or a region of the body that commonly causes cyanosis

234
Q

influenza

A

Flu
Acute, contagious viral disorder of respiratory tract
causes weakness, fever, chills, muscle pain (back, arms, legs)

235
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pertussis

A

WHOOPING COUGH
Acute, infectious disease
cough that has “whoop” sound

236
Q

pleural effusion

A

Abnormal accumulation of fluid pleural cavity

impairs breathing by limiting expansion of the lungs

237
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empyema

A

Exudative effusion - pus in pleural cavity
from bacterial pneumonia in lungs
also called pyothorax

238
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pneumothorax

A

Presence of air in the pleural cavity, commonly caused by a blunt or penetrating chest injury or as the result of a thoracic surgery

239
Q

pleurisy

A

PLEURITIS
Inflammation of pleural membrane
stabbing pain; intensifies by coughing/deep breathing

240
Q

pulmonary edema

A

Accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, most commonly caused by heart failure

241
Q

pulmonary embolism

A

Blockage in pulmonary artery by mass of undissolved matter (blood clot, tissue, air bubbles, bacteria) from another part of body.

242
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embol

243
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tuberculosis (TB)

A

Potentially fatal contagious disease
spread through respiratory droplets,
affecting any organ but primarily lungs/chest
causes chest pain, hemoptysis, weight loss, fatigue, and night sweats

244
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tubercul

A

little swelling

245
Q

Mantoux test

A

TB test to determine previous exposure to TB

injection of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) under skin

246
Q

oximetry

A

Noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin (Hb) saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry

247
Q

polysomnography

A

Test of sleep cycles/stages using EEGs and other methods

248
Q

somn/o

249
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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

A

Series of tests to aid in the diagnosis of lung diseases and evaluate effectiveness of treatments

250
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spirometry

A

PFT that measures how much and how quickly air moves in and out of the lungs (See Fig. 7-8.)

251
Q

bronchoscopy

A

Visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope (flexible fiberoptic or rigid) inserted through the mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor (See Fig. 7-9.)

252
Q

laryngoscopy

A

Visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities

253
Q

mediastinoscopy

A

Visual examination of the mediastinal structures, including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes

254
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arterial blood gas (ABG)

A

Test that measures dissolved oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood

255
Q

sputum culture

A

Microbial test used to identify disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract, especially those that cause pneumonias

256
Q

sweat test

A

Measurement of the amount of salt (sodium chloride) in sweat

257
Q

throat culture

A

Test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci

258
Q

chest x-ray (CXR)

A

Radiographic test to identify lung conditions (pneumonia, lung cancer, COPD, pneumothorax)

259
Q

computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA)

A

Minimally invasive imaging of pulmonary arteries

combines computed tomography scanning and angiography

260
Q

angi/o

A

vessel (usually the blood or lymph)

261
Q

ventilation-perfusion

A 
Nuclear test scan
evaluates airflow (ventilation) /blood flow (perfusion) in lungs for evidence of blood clot; also called V-Q lung scan
262
Q

pleurectomy

A

Excision of part of the pleura, usually the parietal pleura

263
Q

pneumonectomy

A

Excision of a lung or a portion of the lung, commonly for treatment of cancer (See Fig. 7-10.)

264
Q

septoplasty

A

Surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum that is usually performed when the septum is encroaching on the breathing passages or nasal structures

265
Q

thoracentesis

A

Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity; also called pleurocentesis or thoracocentesis

266
Q

tracheostomy

A

Surgical procedure in which an opening is made in the neck and into the trachea into which a breathing tube may be inserted (See Fig. 7-12.)

267
Q

aerosol therapy

A

Lung treatment using various techniques to deliver medication in mist form directly to the lungs or air passageways

268
Q

antral lavage

A

Washing/irrigating of paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material in immunosuppressed patient or one with known sinusitis that has failed to respond to medical management

269
Q

endotracheal intubation

A

Procedure in which a plastic tube is inserted into the trachea to maintain an open airway

270
Q

postural drainage

A

positioning patient so gravity aids in drainage of secretions from bronchi and lobes of lungs to make breathing easier

271
Q

antibiotics

A

Destroy/inhibit growth of bacteria by disrupting membranes or metabolic processes

272
Q

antihistamines

A

Block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues

273
Q

antitussives

A

Relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain

274
Q

bronchodilators

A

Stimulate bronchial muscles to relax, thereby expanding air passages, resulting in increased airflow

275
Q

corticosteroids

A

block production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions

276
Q

decongestants

A

Constrict blood vessels of nasal passages and limit blood flow, which causes swollen tissues to shrink so that air can pass more freely through the passageways

277
Q

expectorants

A

Liquefy respiratory secretions so that they are more easily dislodged during coughing episodes

278
Q

ABG

A

arterial blood gas(es)

279
Q

AIDS

A

acquired immunodeficiency syndrome

280
Q

ARDS

A

acute respiratory distress syndrome

281
Q

CF

A

cystic fibrosis

282
Q

CO2

A

carbon dioxide

283
Q

COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

284
Q

CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

285
Q

CT

A

computed tomography

286
Q

CTPA

A

computed tomography pulmonary angiography

287
Q

CXR

A

chest x-ray, chest radiograph

288
Q

DPI

A

dry powder inhaler

289
Q

DPT

A

diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus

290
Q

DVT

A

deep vein thrombosis

291
Q

EEG

A

electroencephalogram

292
Q

Hb, Hgb

A

hemoglobin

293
Q

HMD

A

hyaline membrane disease

294
Q

MDI

A

metered-dose inhaler

295
Q

NMT

A

nebulized mist treatment

296
Q

O2

297
Q

OSA

A

obstructive sleep apnea

298
Q

PCO2

A

partial pressure of carbon dioxide

299
Q

PCP

A

Pneumocystis pneumonia; primary care physician

300
Q

PFT

A

pulmonary function test

301
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PH

A

degree of acidity or alkalinity

302
Q

PO2

A

partial pressure of oxygen

303
Q

PPD

A

purified protein derivative

304
Q

SOB

A

shortness of breath

305
Q

TB

A

tuberculosis

306
Q

URI

A

upper respiratory infection

307
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  1. collapsed or airless lung
A

atelectasis

308
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  1. pus in the pleural cavity
309
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  1. abnormal breath sound commonly resembling snoring
310
Q
  1. deficiency of oxygen (in the tissues)
311
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  1. inflammatory fluid high in protein with blood and immune cells
312
Q

absence or decrease in the sense of smell

313
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  1. deficiency of oxygen in atrial blood
314
Q
  1. genetic disease causing mucus to become unusually thick and sticky
A

cystic fibrosis

315
Q
  1. acute, contagious viral disorder of the respiratory tract
316
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  1. disease characterized by a decrease in alveolar elasticity
317
Q
  1. spitting of blood
A

hemoptysis

318
Q
  1. nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage
319
Q
  1. excessive fluid in the lungs that induces cough and dyspnea
A

pulmonary edema

320
Q
  1. noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with less protein
A

transudate

321
Q
  1. displacement of the cartilage dividing the nostrils
A

deviated septum

322
Q
  1. acute inflammation of the membranes of the nose; also called
323
Q
  1. potentially fatal disease spread through respiratory droplets
A

tuberculosis

324
Q
  1. inflammation of the pleural membrane
325
Q

loss of sponginess of lungs due to engorgement

A

consolidation

326
Q
  1. whooping cough
327
Q
  1. microbial test used to identify disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract
A

sputum culture

328
Q
  1. test of sleep cycles and stages
A

polysomnography

329
Q
  1. imaging procedure to evaluate the lungs
330
Q
  1. washing or irrigating sinuses
A

antral lavage

331
Q
  1. relieves sneezing, runny nose, itchiness, and rashes
A

antihistamine

332
Q
  1. relieves or suppresses coughing
A

antitussive

333
Q
  1. used primarily in children to confirm cystic fibrosis
A

sweat test

334
Q
  1. noninvasive test used to monitor the percentage of hemoglobin saturated with oxygen
335
Q
  1. surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity
A

thoracentesis

336
Q
  1. inhalation of medication directly into the respiratory system via a nebulizer
A

aerosol therapy

337
Q
  1. decreases mucous membrane swelling by constricting blood vessels
A

decongestant

338
Q
  1. intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity
A

Mantoux test

339
Q
  1. laboratory tests to assess gases and pH of arterial blood
340
Q
  1. reduces the viscosity of sputum to facilitate productive coughing
A

expectorant

341
Q
  1. used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci
A

throat culture

342
Q
  1. multiple tests used to determine the ability of lungs and capillary membranes to exchange oxygen
A

pulmonary function tests

343
Q
  1. visual examination of the voice box to detect tumors and other abnormalities
A

laryngoscopy

344
Q
  1. procedure to correct a deviated nasal septum
A

septoplasty

345
Q
  1. excision of the entire lung
A

pneumonectomy

346
Q
  1. reconstructive surgery of the nose, commonly for cosmetic purposes
A

rhinoplasty

347
Q

Pharynx (throat)

A

Muscular tube which constitutes first major section of air passages leading to the lungs.

348
Q

Larynx

A

Responsible for sound production (voice)

349
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Trachea

A

Extension of air passage below the larynx

350
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Bronchi

A

Two branches of the trachea, one leading to each lung

Medical Terminology Systems (16 decks)

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