Chapter 7, Respiratory system, pages 235 and 236

Question 1

Adenoidectomy

Answer 1

Removal of the adenoids.

Question 2

Bronchoplasty

Answer 2

Surgical repair of a bronchus.

Question 3

Endotracheal intubation (ET)

Answer 3

Insertion of a tube through the nose or mouth, pharynx, and larynx and into the trachea to establishing airway.

Question 4

Laryngectomy

Answer 4

Removal of the larynx.

Question 5

Laryngocentesis

Answer 5

Surgical puncture of the larynx.

Question 6

Laryngoplasty

Answer 6

Repair of the larynx.

Question 7

Laryngostomy

Answer 7

Creation of an artificial opening in the larynx.

Question 8

Laryngotracheotomy

Answer 8

Incision into the larynx and trachea.

Question 9

Lobectomy

Answer 9

Removal of one of the lobs of a long.

Question 10

Otorhinolaryngologist

Answer 10

Medical doctor who diagnosed and treats disorders of the ear, nose and throat.

Question 11

Pleurocentesis

Answer 11

Surgical puncture of pleural space.

Question 12

Pleuropexy

Answer 12

Fixing in place of the pleura surgically, usually in case of injury or deterioration.

Question 13

Pneumobronchotomy

Answer 13

Incision of the long and bronchus.

Question 14

Pneumonectomy

Answer 14

Removal of a lung.

Question 15

Rhinoplasty

Answer 15

Surgical repair of the bones of the nose.

Question 16

Septoplasty

Answer 16

Surgical repair of the nasal septum.

Question 17

Septostomy

Answer 17

Creation of an opening in the nasal septum.

Question 18

Sinusotomy

Answer 18

Incision of a sinus.

Question 19

Thoracic surgeon

Answer 19

Surgeon who specialized in surgery of the thorax.

Question 20

Thoracocentesis

Answer 20

Surgical puncture of the chest cavity.

Question 21

Thoracostomy

Answer 21

Establishment of an opening in the chest cavity.

Question 22

Thoracotomy

Answer 22

Incision into the chest cavity.

Question 23

Tonsillectomy

Answer 23

Removal of the tonsils.

Question 24

Tracheoplasty

Answer 24

Repair of the trachea.

Question 25

Tracheostomy

Answer 25

Creation of an artificial opening in the trachea.

Question 26

Tracheotomy

Answer 26

Incision into the trachea.