Ch.5 Complementary Terms

Question 1

laryngeal

Answer 1

pertaining to the larynx

Question 2

eupnea

Answer 2

normal breathing

Question 3

mucoid

Answer 3

resembling mucus

Question 4

apnea

Answer 4

absence of breathing

Question 5

hypoxia

Answer 5

condition of deficient oxygen

Question 6

laryngospasm

Answer 6

spasmodic contraction of larynx

Question 7

endotracheal

Answer 7

pertaining to within the trachea

Question 8

anoxia

Answer 8

condition of absence of oxygen

Question 9

dysphonia

Answer 9

difficult speaking

Question 10

hypercapnia

Answer 10

condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in blood)

Question 11

bronchoalveolar

Answer 11

pertaining to the bronchi & alveoli

Question 12

dyspnea

Answer 12

difficult breathing

Question 13

hypocapnia

Answer 13

condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in blood)

Question 14

bronchospasm

Answer 14

spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

Question 15

orthopnea

Answer 15

able to breath easier in a straight (upright) position

Question 16

hyperpnea

Answer 16

excessive breathing

Question 17

acapnia

Answer 17

condition of absence of carbon dioxide

Question 18

hypopnea

Answer 18

deficient breathing

Question 19

hypoxemia

Answer 19

condition of deficient oxygen in blood

Question 20

aphonia

Answer 20

condition of absence of voice

Question 21

rhinorrhea

Answer 21

discharge from the nose

Question 22

thoracic

Answer 22

pertaining to the chest

Question 23

mucous

Answer 23

pertaining to mucus

Question 24

nasopharyngeal

Answer 24

pertaining to the nose & pharynx

Question 25

diaphragmatic

Answer 25

pertaining to the diaphragm

Question 26

intrapleural

Answer 26

pertaining to within the pleura

Question 27

pulmonary

Answer 27

pertaining to the lungs

Question 28

phrenalgia

Answer 28

pain of the diaphragm

Question 29

tachypnea

Answer 29

rapid breathing

Question 30

phrenospasm

Answer 30

spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

Question 31

pulmonologist

Answer 31

physician who studies & treats diseases of the lung

Question 32

pulmonology

Answer 32

study of the lung

Question 33

alveolar

Answer 33

pertaining to the alveolus

Question 34

airway

Answer 34

mechanical device used to keep air passage unobstructed

Question 35

asphyxia

Answer 35

suffocation

Question 36

aspirate

Answer 36

to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

Question 37

bronchoconstrictor

Answer 37

agent that narrows bronchi

Question 38

bronchodilator

Answer 38

agent that widens bronchi

Question 39

cough

Answer 39

sudden, noisy expulsion of air from lungs

Question 40

hiccup

Answer 40

catching of breath w/spasmodic contraction of diaphragm

Question 41

hyperventilation

Answer 41

ventilation of lungs beyond normal body needs

Question 42

hypoventilation

Answer 42

ventilation of lungs that doesn't fulfill the body's gas exchange needs

Question 43

mucopurulent

Answer 43

containing mucus & pus

Question 44

mucus

Answer 44

slimy fluid secreted by mucous membranes

Question 45

nebulizer

Answer 45

respiratory treatment device that sends a mist

Question 46

nosocomial infection

Answer 46

hospital-acquired infection

Question 47

paroxism

Answer 47

period, sudden attack

Question 48

patent

Answer 48

open

Question 49

sputum

Answer 49

mucous secretion from lungs, bronchi, & trachea, expelled from mouth

Question 50

ventilator

Answer 50

mechanical breathing device