Chapter 12 Respiratory system

Question 1

Combining Form

adenoid/o
adenoids

Answer 1

adenoidectomy-surgical removal of the adenoids

adenoid hypertrophy-unusual growth of the adenoid tonsil…will eventually cause an obstruction of the nasal airway

Question 2

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alveol/o
alveolus, air sac

Answer 2

alveolar- pertaining to the aveolus

Question 3

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bronch/o, bronchi/o
bronchial tube, bronchus

Answer 3

bronchospasm-tightening of the bronchus is a chief characteristic of asthma and bronchitis

bronchiectasis-condition in which the lung’s airways become damaged making it hard to clear mucus

Question 4

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bronchiol/o
bronchiole, small bronchus

Answer 4

bronchiolitis- inflammation and acute viral infection occurring in infants younger than 18mos of age

Question 5

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capn/o
carbon dioxide

Answer 5

hypercapnia-excessive carbon dioxide in the blood stream due to inadequate respiration

Question 6

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coni/o
dust

Answer 6

pneumoconiosis-abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs w/chronic inflammation, infection and bronchitis

Question 7

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cyan/o
blue

Answer 7

cyanosis-abnormal condition caused by deficient oxygen in the blood

Question 8

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epiglott/o
epiglottis

Answer 8

epiglottitis-inflammation of the epiglottis

Question 9

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laryng/o
larynx, voice box

Answer 9

laryngeal-pertaining to the larynx

Question 10

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lob/o
lobe of the lung

Answer 10

lobectomy-surgical removal of part or sections of the lung
A. Wedge resection-removal of a small localized area of diseased tissue near the surface of the lung.
B. Segmental resection-is the removal of a bronchiole & its alveoli
C. Lobectomy-is the removal of an entire lobe of the lung
D. Pneumonectomy-removal if an entire lung

Question 11

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mediastinum/o
mediastinum

Answer 11

mediastinoscopy-an instrument to visually view w/in the mediastinum (usually a biopsy)

Question 12

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nas/o
nose

Answer 12

paranasal sinuses-4 paired of air filled sacs- maxillary, frontal, ethmodial, sphenodial

nasogastric intubation- plastic tube through the nose, past the throat and down into the stomach

Question 13

Combing Form

orth/o
straight, upright

Answer 13

orthopnea- abnormal condition in which breathing (-pnea) is easier in the upright position. Major cause of this condition is congestive heart failure. Physician assess the degree by the number of pillows the patient needs to sleep comfortably (2pillow othopnea)

Question 14

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ox/o
oxygen

Answer 14

hypoxia-abnormal condition where tissues have a decreased amount of oxygen and cyanosis can result

Question 15

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pector/o
chest

Answer 15

expectoration-clearing of secretions from the airway by coughing or spitting. The sputum can contain mucus, blood, cellular debris, pus, and microorganisms

Question 16

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pharyng/o
pharynx, throat

Answer 16

pharyngeal- pertaining to the pharynx

dysphonia-hoarseness or other voice impairment

Question 17

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phren/o
diaphragm

Answer 17

phrenic nerve-the motor nerve to the diaphragm

Question 18

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pleur/o
pleura

Answer 18

pleurodynia-pain in the intercostal muscles or pleura, causing inflammation

pleural effusion-the escape of fluid from blood vessels or lymphatic into cavity or into tissue spaces

Question 19

Combining Form

pneum/o, pneumon/o
air, lung

Answer 19

pneumothorax- (thorax = chest) because if a hole in the lung, air accumulates in the pleural cavity, between the layers of the pleura.

Question 20

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pulmon/o
lung

Answer 20

pulmonary-pertaining to

Question 21

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rhin/o
nose

Answer 21

rhinoplasty- surgical repair of the nose (plastic surgery)

Question 22

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sinus/o
sinus, cavity

Answer 22

sinusitis-inflammation of the sinuses

Question 23

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spir/o
breathing

Answer 23

spirometer-instrument for measure the air capacity of the lungs

expiration-expiration of breath from the lungs

respiration- are marked by rhythmic changes in the depth of breathing

Question 24

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tel/o
without complete stretching

Answer 24

atelectasis-collapsed lung

Question 25

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thorac/o
chest

Answer 25

thoracotomy-surgical incision into the chest wall

thoracic-pertaining to

Question 26

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tonsill/o
tonsils

Answer 26

tonsillectomy- surgical removal of the tonsils

Question 27

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trache/o
trachea, windpipe

Answer 27

tracheotomy-incision into the windpipe made to relieve an obstruction in breathing.

tracheal stenosis-injury to the trachea f/trauma, burning, serious infection can cause scarring, endotracheal tube in place for too long can also cause scarring

Question 28

Suffix

-ema
condition

Answer 28

empyema-a collection of pus in the pleural cavity

Question 29

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-osmia
smell

Answer 29

anosmia-condition of loss of smell, either total or partial

Question 30

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-pnea
breathing

Answer 30

apnea-sudden cessation of breathing during sleep

dyspnea-shortness of breath

hyperpnea-depth of breath

tachypnea-rapid breathing

Question 31

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-ptysis
spitting

Answer 31

hemoptysis-abnormal condition of blood being coughed up f/the bronchial tubes and lungs

Question 32

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-sphyxia
pulse

Answer 32

asphyxia-abnormal condition…literally means lack of pulse…death

Question 33

Suffix

-thorax
Pleural cavity, chest

Answer 33

hemothorax-type of pleural effusion in which blood accumulates in the pleural cavity