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Chapter 5: Diagnostic Terms (Word Parts) Flashcards

Respiratory System and Introduction to Diagnostic Procedures and Tests

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bronchoscope

(BRON-kō-skōp)

Type: Endoscopy

A

instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

(bron-KOS-ko-pē)

Type: Endoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi

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endoscope

(EN-dō-skōp)

Type: Endoscopy

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instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity). (Endoscopes are used for surgical procedures as well as for viewing.)

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endoscopic

(en-dō-SKOP-ik)

Type: Endoscopy

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pertaining to visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity) (used to describe the practice of performing surgeries that use endoscopes)

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endoscopy

(en-DOS-ko-pē)

Type: Endoscopy

A

visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

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laryngoscope

(la-RING-go-skōpe)

Type: Endoscopy

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instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

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laryngoscopy

(lar-in-GOS-ko-pē)

Type: Endoscopy

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visual examination of the larynx

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thoracoscope

(tho-RAK-ō-skōp)

Type: Endoscopy

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instrument used for visual examination of the chest cavity

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thoracoscopy

(thor-a-KOS-ko-pē)

Type: Endoscopy

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visual examination of the chest cavity

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radiograph

(RĀ-dē-ō-graph)

Type: Diagnostic Imaging

A

record of x-rays

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sonogram

(SON-ō-gram)

Type: Diagnostic Imaging

A

record of sound

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sonography

(so-NOG-rah-fē)

Type: Diagnostic Imaging

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process of recording sound

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tomography

(to-MOG-rah-fē)

Type: Diagnostic Imaging

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process of recording slices (anatomical cross section)

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capnometer

(kap-NOM-e-ter)

Type: Pulmonary Function

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instrument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas)

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oximeter

(ok-SIM-e-ter)

Type: Pulmonary Function

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instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)

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spirometer

(spī-ROM-e-ter)

Type: Pulmonary Function

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instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)

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spirometry

(spī-ROM-e-trē)

Type: Pulmonary Function

A

a measurement of breathing (or air flow)

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polysomnography (PSG)

(pol-ē-som-NOG-rah-fē)

Type: Sleep Studies

A

process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea)

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