Respiratory system - complimentary words built from word parts Flashcards
acapnia
condition of absence (less than normal level) of CO2 (in the blood)
alveolar
pertaining to the alveolus
anoxia
condition of absence (deficiency of oxygen)
aphonia
condition of absence of voice
apnea
absence of breathing
bronchoalveolar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
bronchospasm
spasmodic contraction of the bronchi
diaphragmatic
pertaining to the diaphragm - aka phrenic
dysphonia
condition of difficult speaking (voice)
dyspnea
difficult breathing
endotracheal
pertaining to within the trachea
eupnea
normal breathing
hypercapnia
condition of excessive CO2 (in the blood)
hyperpnia
excessive breathing
hypocapnia
condition of deficient CO2 (in the blood)
hypopnea
deficient breathing
hypoxemia
deficient oxygen in the blood
hypoxia
condition of deficient oxygen (to the tissues)
intrapleural
pertaining to within the pleura (space between two pleural membranes)
laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
laryngospasm
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
mucoid
resembling mucus
mucous
pertaining to mucus
nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
orthopnea
able to breathe easier in a straight (upright) position (difficulty breathing in the supine position)
phrenalgia
pain in the diaphragm
phrenospasm
spasm in the diaphragm
pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
pulmonologist
physician who studies and treats diseases of the lungs
pulmonology
study of the lung
radiologist
physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using medical imaging
radiology
study of x-rays
rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
tachypnea
rapid breathing
thoracic
pertaining to the chest