Ch. 9 Word Elements for Therapeutic & Diagnostic Terms (Resp. Diseases) Flashcards
1
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atel/o
A
imperfect, incomplete
2
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atelectasis
A
incomplete expansion of the lung
3
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status asthmaticus
A
permanent state of asthma
4
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laryngophthisis
A
tuberculosis of the larynx
5
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hemomediastinum
A
effusion of blood into mediastinum
6
Q
empyema
A
effusion of pus into a body cavity
7
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pyothorax
A
effusion of pus into a body cavity
8
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auscultat/o
A
to listen
9
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rhonch/o
A
wheezing, snoring, or squeaking sound heard during auscultation
10
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rhonc/o
A
wheezing, snoring, or squeaking sound heard during auscultation
11
Q
stertor/o
A
snoring or snorting sound with laborious breathing heard during auscultation
12
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strid/o
A
a high-pitched, harsh sound occurring during inspiration heard during auscultation
13
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phon/o
A
voice, sound
14
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-phony
A
voice, sound
15
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-loquey
A
voice, speech
16
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sput/o
A
sputum, spit
