Vocabulary Respiratory System

Question 1

anthracosis

Answer 1

inhalation of coal dust

Question 2

apnea

Answer 2

temporary cessation of breathing

Question 3

asthma

Answer 3

inflammation of the airways

Question 4

atelectasis

Answer 4

collapse of an aveolus; imperfect dilation of the lungs

Question 5

bronchiectasis

Answer 5

chronic dilation of the bronchi

Question 6

bronchoscope

Answer 6

larynx, trachea, bronchi are examined

Question 7

croup

Answer 7

ARD; obstruction of the larynx

Question 8

cyanosis

Answer 8

abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by o2 deficiency in the blood

Question 9

dysphonia

Answer 9

hoarseness

Question 10

empyema

Answer 10

pus in body cavity

Question 11

epistaxis

Answer 11

nosebleed

Question 12

eupnea

Answer 12

normal breathing

Question 13

hemoptysis

Answer 13

spitting up blood

Question 14

hypoxia

Answer 14

deficient o2 in inspired air

Question 15

olfaction

Answer 15

process of smelling

Question 16

pertussis

Answer 16

whooping cough

Question 17

pleurisy

Answer 17

inflammation of the pleura due to injury infection or tumor

Question 18

pneumoconiosis

Answer 18

abnormal condition of the lung due to inhalation of dust particles

Question 19

pneumothorax

Answer 19

collection of air between the chest wall and lungs

Question 20

pyothorax

Answer 20

pus in the chest cavity

Question 21

rale

Answer 21

abnormal sound of the chest

Question 22

sarcoidosis

Answer 22

chronic granulomatous condition of almost any organ system. causes difficult breathing or exertion

Question 23

spirometer

Answer 23

measure lung volume during aspiration

Question 24

thoracocentesis

Answer 24

surgical puncture of chest wall for removal of fluid

Question 25

TB

Answer 25

infectious disease