Term | Definition |
Anoxia | being in a state of without oxygen |
Apnea | being without breaths |
Atelectasis | condition of incomplete dilation |
Bradypnea | slow breathing |
Bronchitis | inflammation/infection of the bronchus |
Cyanosis | condition of turning blue due to lack of oxygen and high levels of carbon dioxide |
Dyspnea | painful breathing |
Embolism | disease of the embolus from a specific cause |
Eupnea | normal or good breathing |
Emphysema | condition in the lungs of being inflated and distended |
Hypoxemia | condition of the blood lacking oxygen |
Pleurisy | condition of inflammation in the pleura |
Pneumonia | infection in some or all the lobes of the lungs |
Tachypneic | pertaining to fast breathing |
Tracheostomy | a surgically created opening in the trachea |
Tuberculosis | abnormal condition of the nodule |
Orthopnea | breathing that is only comfortable in a straight up position |
Bronchial | pertaining to the bronchus |
Asthmatic | pertaining to asthma |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | pertaining to a barrier blocking oxygen in the lungs for a period of time |
Cystic Fibrosis | pertaining to cysts and fibers in the pancreas not the lungs |
Bronchopneumonia | condition in the lungs affecting the bronchus |
Pneumococcal | pertaining to spherical bacterium in the lungs |
Bronchospasm | sudden, involuntary muscle contractions of the bronchus |
Circumoral | pertaining to around the mouth |
Oximeter | instrument used to measure oxygen |
Spirometry | process of measuring breathing |
Ventilation | the process of having movement of air |
Perfusion | the action of blood flowing throughout |
Cardiopulmonary Resusitation | pertaining to the process of reviving the heart |
Thoracocentesis | the procedure of puncturing the thorax |
Alveolar | pertaining to the alveolus (the air sac) |
Thoracic | pertaining to the thorax (chest) |
Pleural | pertaining to the pleura |
Intercostal Retractions | pertaining to retractions between the ribs |
Endotracheal Intubation | pertaining to the process of a tube going into the trachea |
Expectorant | pertaining to away from the chest |
Aspiration | the process of breathing in |
Auscultation | the process of listening |
Larynx | the voice box |
Tracheal | pertaining to the trachea |
Epiglottic | pertaining to above the glottis |
Panlobar | pertaining to all of the lobes of organs |
Hemoptysis | the abnormal condition of coughing up blood |
Hemothorax | blood in the thorax (chest) |
Asphyxia | the decrease of heart rate and blueness of skin that occur because of abnormally high CO2 levels and low O2 levels |
Lobectomy | the surgical removal of a lobe of an organ |
Mediastinum | an irregularly shaped area that contains the trachea |
Sternum | breast bone |
Laryngoscope | Instrument used to examine the larynx |
Pneumonectomy | surgical removal of the lung |
Bronchoscopy | the process of using an instrument to examine the bronchus |
Ventilator | person who produces the movement of air |
Thoracotomy | process of cutting the thorax |
Purulent | pertaining to pus |
Inhalation | the process of breathing in |
Expiration | the process of breathing out |
Carboxyhemoglobin | a substance made up of blood and carbon monoxide shaped like a globe |
Cardiopulmonary | pertaining to the heart and lung |
Oxyhemoglobin | a substance made up of oxygen and blood shaped like a globe |
Hypoxia | the condition of a deficient amount of oxygen |
Hypercapnia | a condition of having more carbon dioxide than normal |
Mucosa | a mucus membrane that produces thin mucus |
Nasal Cavity | pertaining to the hollow space in the nose |
Parenchyma | the functional part of the lung |
Parietal pleura | pertaining to the wall cavity of the lung membrane |
Paroxysmal | an episode of tachycardia that occurs suddenly and goes away without treatment |
Empyema | condition in the lungs of pus |
Pneumothorax | large volume of air in the lungs in the chest |
Alveoli | many air sacs in the lung |
Antiussive | pertaining to against coughing |
Bronchodilator | person who dilates the bronchus |
Antibiotic | pertaining to against living organisms |
ABG | Arterial blood gases |
AFB | Acid fast bacillus |
AP | anteroposterior |
ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrome; adult respiratory distress syndrome |
BS | breath sounds |
C & S | culture and sensitivity |
CF | cystic fibrosis |
CO2 | carbon dioxide |
COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
CXR | chest x-ray |
CPR | cardiopulmonary resuscitation |
DOE | dyspnea on exertion |
ETT | endotracheal tube |
LLL | left lower lobe |
LUL | left upper lobe |
MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
O2 | oxygen |
PA | posteroanterior |
PCO2 | partial pressure of carbon dioxide |
PFTs | pulmonary function test |
RA | room air |
RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
RLL | right lower lobe |
RML | right middle lobe |
RUL | right upper lobe |
SIDS | sudden infant death syndrome |
SOB | short of breath |
TB | tuberculosis |
URI | upper respiratory infection |
V/Q | ventilation-perfusion |