Chapter 7 Test Retake Flashcards
What is dyspnea?
Difficult or labored breathing, commonly known as shortness of breath.
What is cyanosis?
Bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of adequate oxygen in the blood.
What is septoplasty?
Surgical repair of parts of the nasal septum.
What is apnea?
Temporary absence of spontaneous respiration.
What is rhinorrhea?
Also known as a runny nose.
What does the suffix -pnea mean?
Breathing.
What does the root pneum/o refer to?
Lung.
What does the root pleur/o refer to?
Pleura, membrane surrounding the lungs.
What does the root somn/o refer to?
Sleep.
What does the root phon/o refer to?
Voice or sound.
What is laryngitis?
Inflammation of the larynx.
What is laryngectomy?
Surgical removal of the larynx.
What is tracheotomy?
Surgical incision into the trachea to insert a tube or to gain access to the airway in emergencies.
What is pharyngitis?
Also known as a sore throat, inflammation of the pharynx.
What does the root pulmon/o refer to?
Lung.
