Word roots, Pulmonary System Flashcards
1
Q
a, an
A
without, absence of
2
Q
adenoid/o
A
adenoids
3
Q
algia
A
pain
4
Q
alveol/o
A
alveolus
5
Q
ar
A
pertaining to
6
Q
ary
A
pertaining to
7
Q
atel/o
A
imperfect, incomplete
8
Q
bronchi/o, bronch/o
A
bronchus
9
Q
capn/o
A
carbon dioxide
10
Q
cele
A
hernia, protrusion
11
Q
centesis
A
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid (with a sterile needle)
12
Q
diaphragmat/o
A
diaphragm
13
Q
eal
A
pertaining to
14
Q
ectasis
A
stretching out, dilation, expansion
15
Q
emia
A
blood condition
16
Q
endo
A
within
17
Q
epiglott/o
A
epiglottis
18
Q
eu
A
normal, good
19
Q
graphy
A
process of recording, radiographic imaging
20
Q
hem/o, hemat/o
A
blood
21
Q
laryng/o
A
larynx
22
Q
lob/o
A
lobe
