Diagnostic Terms (Word Parts)

Question 1

Bronchoscope

Answer 1

Instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

Question 2

Bronchoscopy

Answer 2

Visual examination of the bronchi

Question 3

Endoscope

Answer 3

Instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity (surgical procedures and viewing)

Question 4

Endoscopic

Answer 4

Pertaining to visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity (describes practice of performing surgeries with an endoscope)

Question 5

Endoscopy

Answer 5

Visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity

Question 6

Laryngoscope

Answer 6

Instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

Question 7

Laryngoscopy

Answer 7

Visual examination of the larynx

Question 8

Thoracoscope

Answer 8

Instrument used for visual examination of the thorax

Question 9

Thoracoscopy

Answer 9

Visual examination of the thorax

Question 10

Capnometer

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Oximeter

Answer 11

Instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)

Question 12

Spirometer

Answer 12

Instrument used to measure breathing (or the lung volumes)

Question 13

Spirometry

Answer 13

A measurement of breathing (or lung volume)

Question 14

Polysomnography (PSG)

Answer 14

Process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea). Tests include electrocardiography, electromyography, electroencephalography, air flow monitoring and oximetry