Chapter 5: Complementary Terms (Word Parts) Flashcards
Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests
acapnia
a-CAP-nēa
condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
alveolar
al-VĒ-ō-lar
pertaining to the alveolus
anoxia
a-NOK-sē-a
condition of absence (deficiency) of oxygen
aphonia
ā-FŌ-nē-a
condition of absence of voice
apnea
AP-nē-a
absence of breathing
bronchovalveolar
bron-kō-al-VĒ-o-lar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
bronchospasm
BRON-kō-spaz-m
spasmodic contraction of the bronchi
diaphragmatic
dī-a-frag-MAT-ik
pertaining to the diaphragm
dysphonia
dis-FŌ-nē-a
condition of difficult speaking (voice)
dyspnea
DISP-nē-a
difficult breathing
endotracheal
en-dō-TRĀ-kē-al
pertaining to within the trachea
eupnea
ŪP-nē-a
normal breathing
hypercapnia
hī-per-KAP-nē-a
condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)
hyperpnea
hī-perp-NĒ-a
excessive breathing
hypocapnia
hī-pō-KAP-nē-a
condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)