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Unit 13 Flashcards

1
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-pnea

A

suffix for breathing

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apnea

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not breathing

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dyspnea

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the difficulty in breathing or having a painful breathing

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orthopnea

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breathing well only when sitting upright

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5
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bradypnea

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an abnormally slow breathing

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bronchitis

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an inflammation in the bronchi

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bronchorrhaphy

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the suturing of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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to examine the bronchi using a scoping tool

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bronchospasm

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an uncontrollable twitching or contractions in the bronchi

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pulmonic/pneumonal/pulmonary

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relates to the lungs

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cardiopulmonary

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relates to the heart and lungs

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chiro

A

combining form for hand

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chiroplasty

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a surgical repair of the hand

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14
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chiropractor

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a practitioner that uses manipulative therapy

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15
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chiropractic

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the practice of the chiropractor

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dextral

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relates to the right

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17
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dextrocardia

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a heart displaced to the right

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dextrogastria

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the stomach displaced to the right

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dextromanual

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having right handedness

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phreno

A

a combining form for the diaphragm

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21
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phrenoplegia

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a paralysis of the diaphragm

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phrenic

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a nerve the enervates the diaphragm for breathing

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diaphragm

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the large breathing muscle inferior to the lungs

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24
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epistaxis

A

nosebleed

25
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hemoptysis

A

blood sputum or saliva

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ptyalorrhea

A

an excessive flow of saliva

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myco

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a combining form for fungus

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mycology

A

the study of fungi

29
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pneumonomycosis

A

a fungus condition in the lungs

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mycoderma

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a fungal condition of the skin

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laryngitis

A

an inflammation of the larynx

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laryngalgia

A

pain within the larynx

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laryngoscope

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to examine the larynx with a scoping tool

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larychotomy

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an incision into the larynx

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nasofrontal

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relates to the nose and frontal bones

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paranasal

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an area around the nasal bones

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nasopharyngeal

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relates to the nose and throat

38
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nasolacrimal

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relates to the nose and the tear ducts

39
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otorhinolaryngologist

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a physician that specializes in the ear, nose, and throat disorders

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pediatrician

A

a physician that specializes in helping and treating children

41
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podiatrist

A

a person specialized in caring for feet

42
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pharyngomycosis

A

a fungus condition of the throat

43
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pharyngoplasty

A

a surgical repair of the throat

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pharynx

A

singular form of pharynes

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pleural

A

relates to the membranes around the lungs

46
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pleurectomy

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to cut out/excision of the membrane around the lungs

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pleurisy

A

an inflammation of the pleura

48
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pleurocentesis

A

a surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid

49
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pneumonia

A

an inflammation of the lungs

50
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pneumonomelanosis

A

dark pigment/black lung disease

51
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pneumonopathy

A

any disease relating to the lungs

52
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pneumonorrhagia

A

hemorrhage of the lungs

53
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sinistral

A

relates to the left

54
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sinistrocardia

A

the heart displaced to the left

55
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sinistromanual

A

being left handed

56
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trachealgia

A

the pain in the trachea (windpipe)

57
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tracheopyosis

A

a pus condition in the trachea

58
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tracheostomy

A

to make a new surgical opening in the trachea

59
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endotracheal

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Medical Terminology Quiz2 (8 decks)

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