Respiratory Flashcards
1
Q
pulmonologist
A
physician who specializes in the respiratory system
2
Q
respiratory system
A
bringing the oxygen into contact with the blood stream in the lungs
3
Q
respiratory arrest
A
failure of the lungs
4
Q
Alveol/o
A
alveolus, air sac
5
Q
Bronch/o and Bronchi/o
A
bronchial tube
6
Q
bronchiol/o
A
bronchiole
7
Q
capn/o
A
carbon dioxide
8
Q
nas/o
A
nose
9
Q
pector/o
A
chest
10
Q
pharyng/o
A
pharynx, throat
11
Q
phon/o
A
voice
12
Q
phren/o
A
diaphragm
13
Q
ARDS
A
acute respiratory distress syndrome
14
Q
COPD
A
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
15
Q
CPR
A
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
