Chapter 8 - Respiratory System Flashcards
Root of Adenoids
Adenoid
Root of Tonsils
Tonsill
Root of Epiglottis
Epiglott
Root of Trachea
Trache
Root of Bronchial tubes
Bronch
Root of Diaphragm
Phren
Root of Bronchiole
Bronchiol
Root of Lung
Pneumon | Pulmon
Root of Pleura
Pleur
Root of Larynx
Laryng
Root of Pharynx
Pharyng
Root of Alveoli | airsacs
Alveol
What is the bronchus?
An air passage leading from trachea to the lungs where it splits into many bronchioles
Bronchial
Pertaining to the bronchus
What is the plural of bronchus
Bronchi
-al
Pertaining to
-ectasis
Stretching or dilation
Bronchiectasis
Disorder in which bronchi become infected, widen and filled with pus
Root of Ribs
Cost
Costal
Pertaining to ribs
Root of Nose
Nas | Rhin
Nasal
Pertaining to the nose
-scopy
Visual examination
Pharyngoscopy
Visual examination of the pharynx
-ia
Abnormal condition
Pneumonia
Inflammation of the lungs especially alveoli