Unit 5 Flashcards

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Adenoid/o

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Adenoids

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Alveol/o

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Alveolus

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Bronch/I Bronch/o

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Bronchus

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Diaphragmat/o

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Diaphragm

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Epiglott/o

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Epiglottis

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Laryng/o

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Larynx

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Lob/o

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Lobe

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Nas/o, Rhin/o

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Nose

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Pharyng/o

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Pharynx

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Pleur/o

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Pleura

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Pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o

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Lung, air

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Pulmon/o

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Lung

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Sept/o

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Septum

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Sinus/o

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Sinus

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Thorac/o

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Thorax (chest)

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Tonsill/o

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Tonsil

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Trache/o

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Trachea

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Atel/o

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Imperfect, incomplete

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Capn/o

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Carbon dioxide

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Hem/o, hemat/o

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Blood

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Muc/o

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Mucus

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Orth/o

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Straight

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Ox/o, ox/i

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Oxygen

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Py/o

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Pus

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Som/o
Sleep
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Spir/o
Breathe, breathing
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A-, An-
Without or absence
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Endo-
Within
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Eu-
Normal, good
30
Pan-
All, total
31
Poly-
Many, much
32
-algia
Pain
33
-ar
Pertaining to
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-ary
Pertaining to
35
-eal
Pertaining to
36
-cele
Hernia or protrusion
37
-centesis
Surgical puncture to aspirants fluid (with a needle)
38
-emia
Blood condition
39
-ectasis
Stretching out, dilate, expand
40
-gram
Record, x-ray image
41
-graphy
Process of recording x-ray imaging
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-meter
Instrument used to measure
43
-metery
Measurement
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-oxia
Oxygen
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-pexy
Surgical fixation, suspension
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-phonia
Sound or voice
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-pnea
Breathing
48
-rrhagia
Rapid flow of breathing
49
-scope
Instrument used for visual examination
50
-scopy
Visual examination
51
-scopic
Pertaining to visual examination
52
-spasm
Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
53
-stenosis
Constructing or narrowing
54
-stomy
Creation of an artificial opening
55
-thorax
Chest
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-tomy
Cut into or incision
57
Adenoiditis
Inflammation of the adenoids
58
Atelectasis
Incomplete expansion (of the lung of a newborn or collapsed lung)
59
Bronchiectasis
Dilation of the bronchi
60
Bronchitis
Inflammation of the bronchi
61
Bronchogenic carcinoma
Cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus
62
Bronchopneumonia
Diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
63
Diaphragmatocele
Hernia of the diaphragm
64
Epiglottitis
Inflammation of the epiglottis
65
Hemothorax
Blood in the chest
66
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the larynx
67
Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)
Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (acute form is called croup)
68
Lobar pneumonia
Pertaining to the lobes: diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung)
69
Nasopharyngitis
Inflammation of the nose and pharynx
70
Pansinusitis
Inflammation of all sinuses
71
Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx
72
Pleuritis
Inflammation of the pleura
73
Pneumatocele
Hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening of the chest)
74
Pneumoconiosis
Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
75
Pneumonia
Diseased state of the lung (infection and inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi)
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Pneumonitis
Inflammation of the lung
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Pneumothorax
Air in the chest which causes collapse of the lung
78
Pulmonary neoplasm
Pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)
79
Pyothorax
Pus in the chest
80
Rhinitis
Inflammation of the nose
81
Rhinomycosis
Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
82
Rhinorrhagia
Rapid flow of blood from the nose
83
Thoracalgia
Pain in the chest
84
Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
85
Tracheitis
Inflammation of the trachea
86
Tracheostenosis
Narrowing of the trachea
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Adenoidectomy
Excision of the adenoids
88
Adenotome
Surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
89
Bronchoplasty
Surgical repair of the bronchus
90
Laryngectomy
Excision of the larynx
91
Laryngoplasty
Surgical repair of the larynx
92
Laryngostomy
Creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
93
Laryngotracheotomy
Incision of the larynx and trachea
94
Lobectomy
Excision of a lobe (of the lung)
95
Pleuropexy
Surgical fixation of the pleura
96
Pneumobronchotomy
Incision of the lung and bronchus
97
Pneumonectomy
Excision of a lung
98
Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the nose
99
Septoplasty
Surgical repair of the nasal septum
100
Septotomy
Incision into the nasal septum
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Sinusotomy
Incision of a sinus
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Thoracocentesis
Surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity
103
Thoracotomy
Incision into the chest cavity
104
Tonsillectomy
Excision of the tonsils
105
Tracheoplasty
Surgical repair of the trachea
106
Tracheostomy
Creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
107
Tracheotomy
Incision of the trachea
108
Bronchoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
109
Bronchoscopy
Visual examination of the bronchi
110
Endoscope
Instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)
111
Endoscopic
Pertaining to visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)
112
Endoscopy
Visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)
113
Laryngoscope
Instrument used for visual examination if the larynx
114
Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the larynx
115
Thoracoscope
Instrument used for visual examination of the thorax
116
Thoracoscopy
Visual examination of the thorax
117
Capnometer
Instrument used to measure carbon dioxide (levels in expired gas)
118
Oximeter
Instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)
119
Spirometer
Instrument used to measure breathing/ lung volume
120
Spirometry
A measurement of breathing/ lung volume
121
Polysomnography (PSG)
Process of recording many tests during sleep (used to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea)
122
Chest computed tomography (CT) scan
Computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back (used to diagnose tumors)
123
Chest x-ray (CXR)
An x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart
124
Ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)
A nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary embolism and other conditions
125
Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
A test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which causes tuberculosis
126
Arterial blood gases (ABGs)
A test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases
127
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
A group of tests performed to measure breathing, which is used to determine respiratory function or abnormalities
128
Pulse oximetry
A noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip
129
Purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test
A test performed on individuals who have been recently exposed to tuberculosis
130
Acapnia
Condition of absence of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
131
Anoxia
Absence of oxygen
132
Aphonia
Absence of voice
133
Apnea
Absence of breathing
134
Bronchoalveolar
Pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
135
Bronchospasm
Spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
136
Diaphragmatic
Pertaining to the diaphragm
137
Dysphonia
Difficult speaking
138
Dyspnea
Difficult breathing
139
Endotracheal
Pertaining to within the trachea
140
Eupnea
Normal breathing
141
Hypercapnia
Condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)
142
Hyperpnea
Excessive breathing
143
Hypocapnia
Condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)
144
Hypopnea
Deficient breathing
145
Hypoxmia
Deficient oxygen in the blood
146
Hypoxia
Deficient oxygen to the tissues
147
Intrapleural
Pertaining to within the pleura
148
Laryngeal
Pertaining to the larynx
149
Laryngospasm
Spasmodic contraction of the larynx
150
Mucoid
Resembling mucus
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Mucous
Pertaining to mucus
152
Nasopharyngeal
Pertaining to the nose ans pharynx
153
Orthopnea
Able to breathe only in an upright position
154
Pulmonary
Pertaining to the lungs
155
Rhinorrhea
Discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
156
Thoracic
Pertaining to the chest
157
Airway
Passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
158
Asphyxia
Deprivation of oxygen for tissue use (suffocation)
159
Aspirate
To withdraw fluid or to suction as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract
160
Bronchoconstrictor
Agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
161
Bronchodilator
Agent causing the bronchi to widen
162
Hyperventilation
Ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
163
Hypoventilation
Ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
164
Mucopurulent
Containing both mucus and pus
165
Nebulizer
Device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
166
Nosocomial infection
An infection acquired during hospitalization
167
Paroxysm
Periodic, sudden attack
168
Patent
Open
169
Sputum
Mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
170
Ventilator
Mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted
171
Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury (symptoms: dyspnea, rapid breathing, and cyanosis)
172
Asthma
Respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of causing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
173
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
A group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow
174
Coccidioidomycosis
Fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body
175
Cor pulmonale
Serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders
176
Croup
Condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body
177
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Hereditary disorder of the endocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms
178
Deviated septum
One part of the nasal cavity is smaller due to malformation or injury
179
Emphysema
Stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
180
Epistaxis
Nosebleed
181
Influenza
Highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
182
Legionnaire disease
A lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium legionella pneumophila
183
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing
184
Pertussis
Respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (whooping cough)
185
Pleural effusion
Escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation
186
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)
A pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus. Common in patients with AIDS
187
Pulmonary edema
Fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
188
Pulmonary embolism (PE)
Foreign matter, such as a blood clot, air, or fat clot, carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, where it blocks circulation
189
Tuberculosis (TB)
An infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs
190
Upper respiratory infection (URI)
Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx
191
ABGs
Arterial blood gases
192
AFB
Acid-fast bacilli
193
ARDS
Adult respiratory distress syndrome
194
CF
Cystic fibrosis
195
CO2
Carbon dioxide
196
COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
197
CT
Computed tomography
198
CXR
Chest x-ray
199
Flu
Influenza
200
LLL
Left lower lobe
201
LTB
Laryngotracheobronchitis
202
LUL
Left upper lobe
203
O2
Oxygen
204
OSA
Obstructive sleep apnea
205
PCP
Pneumocystis carinii
206
PE
Pulmonary embolism
207
PFTs
Pulmonary function tests
208
PSG
Polysomnography
209
RLL
Right lower lobe
210
RML
Right middle lobe
211
RUL
Right upper lobe
212
TB
Tuberculosis
213
URI
Upper respiratory infection
214
VPS
Ventilation-perfusion scanning