Term | Definition |
adenoidectomy | surgical excision of the adenoids |
alveolar | pertaining to the alveoli, air sacs in the lungs |
anosmia | without smell, not able to smell |
anoxia | without oxygen |
apnea | no breath; cessation of breathing |
atelectasis | incomplete dilation; collapsed lung |
bradypnea | slow breathing |
bronchial | pertaining to the bronchus/bronchi |
bronchiolectasis | chronic dilation of the tubes leading from the bronchi to the alveoli |
bronchioles | small branches off the bronchi |
bronchiolitis | inflammation of the bronchioles |
bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchus/bronchi |
bronchopneumonia | acute inflammation of the bronchi and alveoli |
bronchoscope | an instrument used to view inside the passageways of the lungs |
bronchoscopy | the process of viewing the passageways of the lungs |
bronchospasm | uncontrolled muscle contractions of bronchi (coughing fits) |
bronchostenosis | narrowing of the bronchi |
emphysema | disease characterized by over expansion and destruction of the alveoli |
eupnea | normal breathing |
hypoxemia | condition of not enough oxygen in the blood |
hypoxia | a condition of not enough oxygen in tissue |
laryngoplegia | paralysis of the larynx (voice box) |
laryngitis | inflammation of the voice box (larynx) |
laryngoscope | instrument used to view the voice box (larynx) |
laryngoscopy | the process of viewing the larynx using an instrument |
laryngospams | uncontrolled muscle contractions in the voice box |
laryngostenosis | stricture, narrowing of the voice box |
lobar | pertaining to a lobe |
lobectomy | surgical removal of a lobe |
lobotomy | incision into a lobe |
nasal | pertaining to the nose |
nasopharyngitis | inflammation of the nose and throat |
paranasal | pertaining to around the nasal sinuses |
palate | the roof of the mouth |
palatoplasty | surgical repair of the roof of the mouth |
peritonsillar | pertaining to around the tonsils |
pharyngeal | pertaining to the pharynx (throat) |
pharyngitis | inflammation of the throat (pharynx) |
pharyngoparalysis
pharyngoplegia | paralysis of the throat |
pharyngoplasty | surgical repair of the throat |
pharyngospasm | twitching of the throat muscles |
pharyngostenosis | narrowing, stricture of the throat (pharynx) |
pharyngotome | instrument to incise the throat |
pharyngotomy | incision of the throat (pharynx) |
phrenoptosis | prolapse, downward displacement of the diaphragm |
phrenospasm | uncontrolled muscle contractions of the diaphragm |
pleuralgia
pleurodynia | pain the two layer membrane that surrounds the chest cavity and lungs (pleura) |
pleurisy
pleuritis | inflammation of the two layer membrane that surrounds the chest cavity and lungs (pleura) |
pleuritic | pertaining to the two layer membrane that surrounds the chest cavity and lungs (pleura) |
pharynx | throat |
adenoiditis | inflammation of the adenoids |
pneumectomy
pneumonectomy | excision of part or all of a lung |
pneumocentesis
pneumonocentesis | surgical puncture to remove (aspirate) fluid from the lung |
pneumonia
pneumonitis | inflammation of the alveoli |
lobitis | inflammation of a lobe of the lungs |
pneumonopathy
pneumonosis | any disease of the lungs |
pneumothorax | air in the chest cavity |
pulmonary | pertaining to the lungs |
pulmonologist | specialist in health and diseases of the lungs |
pulmonology | the study of the lungs health and diseases |
pyothorax | pus in the chest cavity |
rhinitis | inflammation of the nose, or sinus cavities |
rhinologist | specialist in problems with the nose and sinuses |
rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
rhinorrhagia | heavy bleeding from the nose |
rhinorrhea | runny nose |
rhinotomy | incision of the nose |
spirometry | the process of measuring the capacity of the lungs |
tachypnea | fast breathing |
thoracentesis
thoracocentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest |
thoracodynia | chest pain |
thoracopathy | Any disease of the chest |
thoracotomy | incision of the chest |
tracheomalacia | abnormal softening of the windpipe (trachea) |
tracheopathy | any disease of the trachea (windpipe) |
tracheoplasty | surgical repair of the windpipe (trachea) |
tracheostenosis | narrowing, stricture of the trachea (windpipe) |
tracheostomy | to surgically create a new opening in the trachea |
tracheotomy | to incise the trachea (windpipe) |
ABG | arterial blood gas(es)
(diagnostic test) |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome |
COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease |
CO₂ | carbon dioxide |
CPAP | Continuous positive airway pressure |
CPR | Cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
O₂ | oxygen |
OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
PFT | pulmonary function test |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | shortness of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
VC | vital capacity |
acidosis | abnormal condition of the blood being more acidic due to increase in CO2. |
aspirate | to withdraw fluid from the body |
asthma | a paroxysmal, often allergic disorder of respiration, characterized by bronchospasm, wheezing, and difficulty in expiration, often accompanied by coughing and a feeling of constriction in the chest. |
bronchodilator | substance to dilate the bronchi and bronchioles |
catheter | a flexible or ridged tube |
empyema | collection of pus in the pleural cavity |
epistaxis | nosebleed |
expiration
exhalation | to breathe out |
external respiration | body process of inhalation and exhalation |
influenza | virus causing symptoms, (flu) |
inspiration
inhalation | to breathe in |
internal respiration | respiration on the cellular level |
metastasize | Verb. Cancer spreading beyond the original place of origin. |
metastasis | noun. Cancer spreading beyond the original place of origin. |
pertussis | whooping cough |
pleural effusion | abnormal amount of fluid around the lungs |
postural drainage | pounding on the back with a cupped hand to help clear thick sticky mucus from the lungs for people who have cystic fibrosis |
tuberculosis | a disease of the lungs caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis |
auscultation | listening to the sounds of the body using a stethoscope |
aphonia | loss of voice (sound) |
respiration | the act of breathing in and out |
sinusitis | inflammation of one or more of the paranasal cavities |
thorax
thoracic | chest
pertaining to the chest |
tonsillectomy | surgical excision of the tonsils |
tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils |
pH | potential hydrogen: symbol for hydrogen ion concentration |