Unit 4 Respiratory System Flashcards by Kaiya Lee

condition of absense (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide

acapnia

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excision of the adenoids

adenoidectomy

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inflammation of the adenoids

adenoiditis

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pertaining to an alveolus

alveolar

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inflammation of the alveoli (of the lungs)

alveolitis

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condition of absence (deficiency) of oxygen

anoxia

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condition of absense of voice

aphonia

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absense of breathing

apnea

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incomplete expansion

atelectasis

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dilation of the bronchi

bronchiectasis

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inflammation of the bronchi

bronchitis

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pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

bronchoalveolar

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cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus

bronchogenic carcinoma

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surgical repair of a bronchus

bronchoplasty

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diseased state of the bronchi and lungs

bronchopneumonia

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instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

bronchoscope

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visual examination of the bronchi (procedure)

bronchoscopy

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spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

bronchospasm

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instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

capnometer

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pertaining to the diaphragm

diaphragmatic

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hernia of the diaphragm

diaphragmatocele

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condition of difficult speaking

dysphonia

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difficult breathing

dyspnea

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instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

endoscope

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pertainig to visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

endoscopic

visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity) - name of the procedure

endoscopy

pertaining to within the trachea

endotracheal

inflammation of the epiglottis

epiglottitis

normal breathing

eupnea

blood in the thoracic cavity (usually in the pleural space)

hemothorax

the study of blood

hematology

physician who studies and treats diseases of the blood

hematologist

coughing up blood

hemoptysis

condition of excessive carbon dioxide

hypercapnia

excessive breathing

hyperpnea

condition of deficient carbon dioxide

hypocapnia

deficient breathing

hypopnea

deficient oxygen in the blood

hypoxemia

condition of deficient oxygen (to the tissues)

hypoxia

pertaining to the larynx

laryngeal

inflammation of the larynx

laryngitis

surgical repair of the larynx

laryngoplasty

instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

laryngoscope

visual examination of the larynx (procedure)

laryngoscopy

spasmodic contraction of the larynx

laryngospasm

creation of an artificial opening into the larynx

laryngostomy

inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

laryngotracheobronchitis

incision into the larynx and trachea

laryngotracheotomy

excision of a lobe (of the lung)

lobectomy

resembling mucus

mucous

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

nasopharyngeal

inflammation of the nose and pharynx

nasopharyngitis

able to breathe easier in a straight / upright position

orthopnea

instrument used to measure oxygen

oximeter

abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

pneumoconiosis

inflammation of the pharynx

pharyngitis

spams of the diaphragm

phrenospasm

inflammation of the pleura

pleuritis

hernia of the lung

pneumatocele

excision of a lung

pneumonectomy

diseased state of the lung

pneumonia

inflammation of the lung

pneumonitis

air in the chest cavity

pneumothorax

pertaining to the lungs

pulmonary

physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

pulmonologist

study of the lung

pulmonology

pus in the chest cavity

pyothorax

record of x-rays

radiograph

process of recording x-rays (name of the procedure)

radiography

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of dieases using medical imaging

radiologist

study of x-rays

radiology

the study of breathing

respirology

abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

rhinomycosis

rapid flow of blood from the nose

rhinorrhagia

discharge from the nose

rhinorrhea

surgical repair of the nose

rhinoplasty

surgical reapir of the (nasal) septum

septoplasty

incision into the (nasal) septum

septotomy

inflammation of the sinuses

sinusitis

record of sound

sonogram

process of recording sound (name of the procedure)

sonography

instrument used to measure breathing

spirometer

a measurement of breathing (name of the procedure)

spirometry

rapid breathing

tachypnea

pain in the chest

thoracalgia

surgical procedure to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity

thoracocentesis

instrument used for visual examination of the chest cavity

thoracoscope

visual examination of the chest cavity (name of the procedure)

thoracoscopy

incision into the chest cavity

thoracotomy

process of recording slices

tomography

excision of the tonsils

tonsillectomy

inflammation of the tonsils

tonsillitis

inflammation of the trachea

tracheitis

narrowing of the trachea

tracheostenosis

creationg of an artifical opening into the trachea

tracheostomy

inciscion into the trachea

tracheotomy

surgical repair of the trachea

tracheoplasty

pertainig to the thorax

thoracic