Medical Terminology 1 Flashcards
Adenoidectomy
excision of the adenoids
Alveolar
pertaining to an alveolus
Bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, usually in the lower portions of the lung, caused by the damaging effects of a long-standing infection
Bronchitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial airways, caused by irritation or infection, or both, by pathogen; can be acute or chronic
Bronchodilator
a drug that expands the bronchi by relaxing bronchial muscle
Bronchoscopy
examination of the bronchi through a bronchoscope
Bronchospasm
an abnormalnarrowing with partial obstruction of the lumen of the bronchi due to spasm of the peribronchial smooth muscle
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
lung cancer
Bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles, particularly as an acute process in children during the first two years of life, with peak incidence around six months of age. Most cases occur during the winter and early spring months
Laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
Laryngospasm
spasm of the laryngeal muscles
Lobar
pertaining to a lobe
Lobectomy
the surgical removal of a lobe of any organ or gland
Mediastinoscopy
endoscopic examination of the mediastinum
Mucolytic
tending to liquefy sputum or reduce its viscosity
Nasolacrimal
pert. to the nose and lacrimal apparatus
Nasopharyngeal
pert. to the upper portion of the airway behind the nasal and oral cavities
Anoxia
absence of oxygen; complete oxygen deprivation
Hypoxia
an oxygen deficiency in body tissues; a decreased concentration of oxygen in inspired air
Oximeter
an electronic device for determining the percentage of hemoglobin in arterial blood saturated with oxygen
