Respiratory System Flashcards
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bronch/o, bronchi/o
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bronchial tube, bronchus
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laryng/o
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larynx, throat
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combining form for oxygen
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ox/i, ox/o, ox/y
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combining form for nose
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nas/o
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pharyng/o
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pharynx, throat
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phon/o
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voice or sound
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Combining form for pleura, side of the body
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pleur/o
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suffix for breathing
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-pnea
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combining form for lung or air
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pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-
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combining form for lung
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pulm/o, pulmon/o
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combining form for sinus
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sinus/o
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combining form for sleep
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somn/o
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combining form for to breathe
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spir/o
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combining form and suffix for chest, pleural cavity
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thorac/o, - thorax
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combining form for trachea, wind pipe
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trache/o, trachea
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anoxia
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the absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues or organism despite adequate flow of blood
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antitussive
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medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing
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aphonia
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the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds
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asbestosis
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the form pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs
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asphyxia
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the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function
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asthma
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Chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes
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atelectasis
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incomplete expansion of part or all of the lung (collapsed lung)
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bradypnea
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an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute
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bronchiectasis
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permanent thickening of the wall of the bronchi caused by chronic infection and inflammation
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bronchodilator
an inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs
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bronchorrhea
an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope
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bronchospasm
a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, tightening and squeezing the airway shut.
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Cheyne-Stokes respirations
An irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respirations followed by slow respiration or apnea
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
A group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out
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croup
an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords, resulting in a barking cough and stridor
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cyanosis
A bluish discoloration to the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
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cystic fibrosis
A life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus
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dysphonia
difficulty in speaking, which may include any impairment in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy's voice during puberty
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Dyspnea
difficult or labored breathing (shortness of breath)
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Emphysema
The progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking
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Empyema
Collection of pus in any body cavity
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Endotracheal intubation
passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway
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epistaxis
nose bleed
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hemoptysis
expectoration of blood or bloodstained sputum
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hemothorax
A collection of blood in the pleural cavity
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hypercapnia
abnormal build up of carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperpnea
breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest
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hypopnea
shallow or slow respirations
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hypoxemia
low oxygen levels in the blood
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hypoxia
deficient oxygen levels in the body tissues and organs; less severe than anoxia
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngoscopy
visual examination of larynx and vocal cords using a flexible or rigid laryngoscope inserted through the mouth.
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laryngospasm
sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
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mediastimum
middle section of the chest cavity located between the lungs
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nebulizer
electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist that is inhaled via a facemask or mouthpiece
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otolarngologist
ENT, specialist that diagnoses and treats diseases and disorders of the head an neck
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pertussis
a contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract that is characterized by recurrent bouts of a paroxysmal cough
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pleural effusion
excess accumulation of fluid in the pleural space that prevents the lung from fully expanding
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pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
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pleurodynia
sharp chest pain that occurs when inflamed pleural membranes rub against each other with each inhalation
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pneumoconiosis
any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lung after prolonged environmental or occupational contact
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pneumonectomy
surgical removal of all or part of a lung
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pneumonia
serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other fluids
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pneumothorax
accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse
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polysmnography
the diagnostic measurement of physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea
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pulmonary edema
an accumulation of fluid in lung tissues especially the alveoli
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pulmonologist
a physician who specialized in diagnosing and treating disease and disorders of the repiratory system
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pulse oximeter
an external monitor placed on the patient's fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood
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pyothorax
the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane
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sinusitis
inflammation of the sinuses
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sleep apnea
a potentially serous disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleeps for long enough periods to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels
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spirometer
a recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath
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tachypnea
an abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute
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thoracentesis
surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity
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thoracotomy
surgical incision into the chest wall to open the pleura cavity for biopsy or treatment
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tracheostomy
the surgical creation of a stoma into the traches below the vocal cords to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing
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tracheotomy
an emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage
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tuberculosis
an infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; it can also affect other parts of the body
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acute nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
