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Health Professions 235: Medical Terminology > Chapter 7: The Respiratory System > Flashcards

Chapter 7: The Respiratory System Flashcards

1
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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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bronchial tube, bronchus

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laryng/o

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larynx, throat

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nas/o

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nose

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ox/i, ox/o, ox/y

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oxygen

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pharyng/o

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pharynx, throat

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phon/o

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sound, voice

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pleur/o

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pleura, side of body

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-pnea

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breathing

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pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-

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lung, air

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pulm/o, pulmon/o

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lung

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sinus/o

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sinus

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somn/o

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sleep

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spir/o

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to breath

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thorac/o, -thorax

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chest, pleural cavity

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trache/o, trachea

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wind pipe, trachea

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less than 10 breaths a minute

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bradypnea

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irregular patterns of alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea

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Cheyne-Stokes respiration

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more than 20 breaths a minute

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tachypnea

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difficult or labored breathing

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dyspnea

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depper and more rapid than normal breathing often associated with exertion

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hyperpnea

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shallow or slow respiration

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hyponea

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bleeding from nose that may be caused by dry air, injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure

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epitaxis

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23
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inflammation of sinuses

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sinusitis

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inflammation of pharynx

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pharyngitis

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25
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sudden spasmodic closure of larynx

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laryngospasm

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loss of ability of larynx to produce normal speech sounds

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aphonia

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any impairment in vocal quality

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dysphonia

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inflammation of larynx

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laryngitis

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permanent thickening of walls of bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation

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bronchiectasis

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30
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excessive discharge of water mucus from bronchi

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bronchorrhea

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acute respiratory infection in children and infants

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contagious bacterial infection of upper respiratory tract

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inflammation of pleura

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sharp chest pain that occurs when pleural membranes rub against each other with each inhalation

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pleurodynia

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excess accumulation of fluid in pleural space

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pleural effusion

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presence of pus in pleural cavity resulting from bacterial infection

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collection of pus in any body cavity

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collection of blood in pleural cavity

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hemothorax

39
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accumulation of air in pleural space

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pneumothorax

40
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incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung

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atelectasis

41
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accumulation of fluid in lungs tissues

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pulmonary adema

42
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infectious bacterial disease most commonly in individuals with immune systems weakened by another condition

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tuberculosis

43
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genetic disorder where the lungs and pancreas are clogged with abnormally thick mucus

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cystic fibrosis

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a group of lung diseases where the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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chronic inflammatory disease of bronchial tubes

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contraction of smooth muscles in walls of bronchi and bronchioles

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bronchospasm

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fibrosis caused by prolonged environmental or occupational contact

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pneumoconiosis

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asbestos particles in lungs

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asbestosis

49
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breathing repeatedly sops and starts during sleep enough to cause a measurable disease in blood oxygen levels

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sleep apnea

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expectoration of blood or blood stained sputum as a result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage

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hemoptysis

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absence of oxygen from body tissues/organs even though flow of blood is adequate

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deficient oxygen in levels in body tissues/organs

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lack of oxygen leading to loss of consciousness

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bluish discoloration of skin/mucus membranes due to inadequate oxygen supply

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build up of CO2 in blood

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hypercapnia

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decreased oxygen levels in blood

57
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visual examination of bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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examination of larynx and vocal cords with a laryngoscope

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laryngoscopy

59
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measures physiological activity during sleep

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polysomnography

60
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measures amount of air inhaled or exhaled in volume

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spirometer

61
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measures oxygen saturation level in blood

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pulse oximeter

62
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a medication that prevents or relieves coughing

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antitussive

63
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a medication that relaxes an expands bronchial passages into lungs

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bronchodilator

64
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an electronic device that pumps oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist

65
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passing a tube through the mouth into the trachea

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endotracheal intubation

66
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surgical creation of a stoma into trachea below vocal cords and the insertion of a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing

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tracheostomy

67
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incision made into trachea to gain access to airway below a blockage

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tracheotomy

68
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removal of all or part of the lung

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pneumonectomy

69
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needle puncture in chest wall to obtain fluid from pleural cavity

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thoracentesis

70
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incision in chest wall to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment

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thoracotomy

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progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking

72
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middle section of the chest cavity and is located between the lungs

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mediastinum

73
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physician with specialized training in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the head and neck (ENT)

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otolaryngologist

74
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serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids

75
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physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of respiratory system

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pulmonologist

Health Professions 235: Medical Terminology (7 decks)

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