Vocabulary (Chapter 7) Flashcards
The very small grapelike clusters found at the end of each bronchiole.
alveoli
The absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood.
anoxia
Medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.
antitussive
Loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.
aphonia
The form of pneumoconiosis caused by asbestos particles in the lungs.
asbestosis
The loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen in needs to function.
asphyxia
A chronic, inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction and characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing and wheezing.
asthma
The incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax.
atelectasis
An abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.
bradypnea
A medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs.
bronchodilator
An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.
bronchorrhea
The visual examination of the bronchi through using a bronchoscope.
bronchoscopy
A contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.
bronchospasm
An irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea.
Cheyne-Stokes respiration
An acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords, resulting in a barking cough and stridor.
Croup
A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood.
cyanosis
A life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.
cystic fibrosis
An acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
diphtheria
Difficulty in speaking, which may include any impairment in vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice during puberty.
dysphonia
Difficulty or labored breathing; also known as shortness of breath.
dyspnea
The progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking.
emphysema
An accumulation of pus in a body cavity.
empyema
The passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway.
endotracheal intubation
Bleeding from the nose that may be caused by dry air, an injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure; also known as a nosebleed.
epistaxis