respiratory system

Question 0

Laryng/o

Answer 0

Larynx(voice box)

Ex. Laryngoplegia- paralysis of the larynx(voice box).

Question 1

Sinus/o

Answer 1

Sinus, cavity

Ex. Sinusotomy: incision of any of the sinuses. Performed to improve ventilation or drainage in unresponsive sinusitis

Question 2

bronchiectasis

Answer 2

Dilation of(one or more) bronchi. Associated with various lung conditions and is commonly accompanied by chronic infection.

Question 3

Bronchiol/o

Answer 3

Bronchiole -a small branch of a bronchus.

Ex. Bronchiolitis- inflammation of the bronchioles

Question 4

Pleur/o

Answer 4

Pleura

Ex. Pleurocentesis- surgical puncture of the pleural cavity Aka thoracentesis or thoracocentesis

Question 5

Pleurisy

Answer 5

inflammation of the pleura, with or without a liquid effusion in the pleural cavity, characterized by a dry cough and pain in the affected side.

Question 6

Pneum/o

Answer 6

Air, lung

Ex. Pneumoectomy- excision of (all or part of) a lung

Question 7

Anthrac/o

Answer 7

Coal, coal dust
Ex. Anthracosis( an-thra-co-sis)-abnormal condition of coal dust (in the lungs). Is a chronic occupational disease found in coal miners and those associated with the coal industry

Question 8

Atel/o

Answer 8

Incomplete, imperfect

Ex. Atelectasis(at-e-lek-ta-sis)- incomplete expansion of the lung; also called airless lung or collapsed lung.

Question 9

Coni/o

Answer 9

Dust
Ex. pneu·mo·co·ni·o·sis- any chronic lung disease, including anthracosis, asbestosis, and silicosis, caused by the inhalation of particles of coal, asbestos, silica, or similar substances and leading to fibrosis and loss of lung function.

Question 10

Orth/o

Answer 10

Straight
Ex. Orthopnea- breathing In a straight( or upright position) various lung disorders cause a patient to experience difficultly breathing in any position other than sitting or standing up

Question 11

Pector/o thor/o

Answer 11

Chest

Ex. Pectoralgia(pek-to-ral-je-uh)- pain in the chest; also called thoracalgia(tho-ra-cal-gia)

Question 12

Phren/o

Answer 12

Diaphragm

Ex. Phrenospasm- involuntary contraction of the diaphragm.

Question 13

Spir/o

Answer 13

Breathe
Ex. Spirometer(spi-ROM-et-er) instrument for measuring breathing, how much air the lungs can hold(vital compacity) as well as how much and how quickly air can be exhaled

Question 14

Capnia

Answer 14

Carbon dioxide

Ex. Hypercapnia- excessive CO2

Question 15

Osmia

Answer 15

Smell

Ex. Anosmia- without(the sense of) smell

Question 16

Ptysis

Answer 16

Spitting

Ex. Hemoptysis- coughing up or spitting of blood. Usually a sign of a serious condition of the lungs.

Question 17

Pyothorax

Answer 17

Pus in the chest (cavity). Usually caused by a penetrating chest wound or spreading of infection from another part of the body

Question 18

pneu·mo·tho·rax

[noo-muh-thawr-aks, -thohr-, nyoo-]

Answer 18

the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity.

Question 19

Emphysema

Answer 19

Characterized by decrease elasticity of the alveoli. The alveoli expand(dilate) but are unable to contract to their original size.

Question 20

Pleural effusion

Answer 20

Any abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the visceral and the parietal pleura. Normally the pleural cavity contains only a small a amount of lubricating fluid, however, some disorders may cause excessive fluid to collect In the space.

Question 21

Transudate

Answer 21

is a noninflammatory fluid that resembles serum but with slightly less protein. It results from an imbalance in the venous-arterial pressure or decrease of protein in blood. Common causes include left ventricular heart failure, and liver disorders.

Question 22

Exudate

Answer 22

Is usually high in protein and often contains blood and immune cells. Common causes in include tumors, infections, and inflammation. Here are some of the various types of pleural effusions. Serum(hydrothorax),pus(empyema or pyothorax), and blood(hemothorax).