Module 11: Respiratory system Flashcards
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naso
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nose (used for adjectives)
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rhino
A
nose (used for nouns)
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sinuso
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sinus
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pharyngo
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throat
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laryngo
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voice box
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epiglotto
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epiglottis (flap that covers trachea during swallowing)
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tracheo
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windpipe
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bronchio
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bronchus
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broncho
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bronchus
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alveolo
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air sac (at the end of the bronchioles)
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pneumono
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lung (used for nouns)
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pulmono
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lung (used for adjectives and nouns)
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pleuro
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covering of lung
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diaphragmato
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large muscle dividing thoracic and abdominal cavities
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thoraco
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chest
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pneumo
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air
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capno
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carbon dioxide
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oxi
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oxygen
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lobo
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section (anatomic)
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septo
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septum
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muco
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mucus
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ortho
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straight
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phono
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sound or voice
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radio
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x-rays, ionizing radiation
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spiro
breathe, breathing
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tomo
to cut, section or slice
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-pnea
breathing
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-pneic
pertaining to breathing
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-scopic
pertaining to visual examination
30
-thorax
chest
31
nasal
pertaining to the nose
32
septal
pertaining to the septum
33
nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nose and throat
34
pharyngeal
pertaining to the throat
35
laryngeal
pertaining to the voice box (larynx)
36
mucolytic
pertaining to destruction of mucus
37
mucous
pertaining to mucus
38
tracheal
pertaining to the windpipe (trachea)
39
endotracheal
pertaining to within the windpipe (trachea)
40
bronchial
pertaining to a bronchus
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bronchoalveolar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
42
alveolar
pertaining to the alveolus
43
diaphragmatic
pertaining to the diaphragm
44
lobar
pertaining to segment of the lung
45
pleural
pertaining to the covering of the lung
46
intrapleural
pertaining to within the pleura
47
pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
48
thoracic
pertaining to the chest
49
acapnia
absence of carbon dioxide
50
anoxia
absence of oxygen
51
anoxic
pertaining to absence of oxygen
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aphonia
absence of voice
53
aphonic
pertaining to absence of voice
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dysphonia
difficulty in speaking
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dysphonic
pertaining to difficulty in speaking
56
hemothorax
blood in the chest
57
hypercapnia
excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
58
hypocapnia
deficient in carbon dioxide
59
hypoxemia
deficient oxygen in the blood
60
hypoxia
deficient oxygen to the tissues
61
hypoxic
pertaining to deficient oxygen to the tissues
62
rhinorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the nose
63
rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
64
thoracalgia
pain in the chest
65
apnea
absence of breathing
66
apneic
pertaining to absence of breathing
67
dyspnea
difficulty in breathing
68
dyspneic
pertaining to difficulty in breathing
69
eupnea
normal breathing
70
hyperpnea
excessive breathing
71
hypopnea
deficient in breathing
72
orthopnea
able to breathe only in a straight (upright) position
73
tachypnea
rapid breathing
74
laryngitis
inflammation of the voice box (larynx)
75
laryngospasm
spasmodic (brief/irregular) contractions of the voice box
76
nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the nose and throat
77
pharyngitis
inflammation of the throat
78
rhinitis
inflammation of the (mucous membranes) of the nose
79
rhinomycosis
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
80
sinusitis
inflammation of sinuses
81
bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
82
bronchopneumonia
diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
83
bronchospasm
spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
84
bronchostenosis
narrowing of the bronchi
85
diaphragmatocele
hernia of the diaphragm
86
epiglottitis
inflammation of the epiglottis
87
laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the voice box windpipe and bronchi [croup]
88
pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura [pleurisy]
89
pneumonia
diseased state of the lung
90
pneumothorax
air in chest (pleural space) which causes collapse of lung
91
pyothorax
pus in the chest (pleural space) [empyema]
92
tracheitis
inflammation of the windpipe
93
tracheostenosis
narrowing of the windpipe
94
capnometer
instrument used to measure carbon dioxide
95
endoscope
instrument used for visual exam within a hollow organ or cavity
96
endoscopic
pertaining to visual exam of hollow organ or body cavity
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endoscopy
process of visual examination of hollow organ or body organ
98
oximeter
instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in blood)
99
oximetry
process of measuring oxygen
100
radiograph
record of x-rays
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radiography
process of recording with x-rays
102
sonogram
record of sound
103
sonography
process of recording sound
104
spirometer
instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)
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spirometry
process of measuring breathing (or lung volumes)
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tomography
process of recording in slices
107
bronchogram
record of the bronchus
108
bronchography
process of recording the bronchus
109
bronchoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
process of visual examination of the bronchi
111
laryngoscope
instrument used for visual exam of the voice box (larynx)
112
laryngoscopy
process of visual examination of voice box
113
thoracocentesis
surgical puncture of chest cavity to aspirate fluid [thoracentesis or pleurocentesis]
114
thoracoscope
instrument used for visual exam of the chest
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thoracoscopy
process of visual examination of the chest
116
laryngectomy
excision of the voice box
117
laryngoplasty
surgical repair of the voice box
118
rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
119
rhinotomy
surgical incision into the nose
120
septoplasty
surgical repair of the (nasal) septum
121
sinusotomy
incision of the sinus
122
bronchoplasty
surgical repair of a bronchus
123
lobectomy
excision of a lobe of the lung
124
pneumonectomy
excision of a lung
125
thoracostomy
creation of an artificial opening in the chest (used to place chest tubes for drainage)
126
thoracotomy
incision of the chest cavity
127
tracheoplasty
surgical repair of the windpipe
128
tracheostomy
creation of an artificial opening into the windpipe
129
pulmonologist
a physician who studies and treats disease of the lung
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pulmonology
study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with disease of the lung)
131
radiologist
physician who specializes in the use of x-rays, ultrasound, and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
132
radiology
study of x-rays
133
hemoptysis
spitting up blood
134
patent
open (an airway must be patent)
135
deviated septum
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller due to malformation or injury of the nasal septum
136
epistaxis
Nosebleed [rhinorrhagia]
137
obstructive sleep apnea
repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to absence of breathing
138
asphyxia
deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation
139
asthma
respiratory disease characterized by bronchospasms causing paroxysms of shortness of breath
140
atelectasis
collapsed lung or portions of a lung
141
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
progressive lung disease that restricts air flow
142
croup
Inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi causing a barking cough
143
cystic fibrosis
hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency and other symptoms
144
emphysema
condition of alveoli being damaged and enlarged causing shortness of breath
145
influenza
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus (flu)
146
pertussis
highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by fits of coughing [whooping cough]
147
pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
148
pulmonary embolism
moving blood clot blocking the pulmonary artery and its branches
149
tuberculosis
Infectious bacterial disease characterized by the growth of nodules (tubercles) in the lung
150
upper respiratory infection
infection of the nasal cavity, throat, or voice box
151
arterial blood gases
test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases
152
chest computed tomography
computerized radiographic images of the chest performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses and pleural effusion
153
chest x-ray
a radiographic image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart
154
peak flow meter
a portable instrument used to measure how much air is quickly exhaled
155
PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test
test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis.
156
pulse oximetry
a noninvasive method of monitoring arterial blood for oxygen levels
157
sputum culture and sensitivity
test performed on sputum to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria
158
expectorant
drug that breaks up mucus and promotes coughing to remove it
159
intubation
insertion of a tube into a hollow organ such as the trachea
160
nebulizer
device that creates a fine spray (used for giving respiratory treatment)
161
percussion
act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained
162
ventilator
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing
163
airway
anatomic passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs OR a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
164
aspirate
to withdraw fluid or to suction OR to draw foreign material into respiratory tract
165
bronchoconstrictor
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
166
bronchodilator
agent causing the bronchi to widen
167
ventilation
movement of gases into and out of the lungs
168
hyperventilation
ventilation of lungs beyond normal body needs
169
hypoventilation
ventilation of lungs, which doesn't fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
170
mucus
slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
171
sputum
mucous secretions from the respiratory tract expelled thru mouth
172
ABGs
arterial blood gases
173
CF
cystic fibrosis
174
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
175
DNR
do not resuscitate
176
PE
pulmonary embolism
177
PPD
purified protein derivative
skin test
178
pulse ox
pulse oximetry
179
RT
respiratory therapy
180
SIDS
sudden infant death syndrome
181
SOB
shortness of breath
182
TB
tuberculosis
183
URI
upper respiratory infection (common cold)
184
CXR
chest x-ray
