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Respiratory System

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nas/o   nose  
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rhin/o   nose  
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sept/o   septum  
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sinus/o   sinus, cavity  
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adenoid/o   adenoids  
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tonsill/o   tonsils  
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pharyng/o   pharynx  
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epiglott/o   epiglottis  
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laryng/o   larynx  
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trache/o   trachea  
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bronchi/o   bronchus  
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bronch/o   bronchus  
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bronchiol/o   bronchiole  
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alveol/o   alveolus; air sac  
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pleur/o   pleura  
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pneum/o   air; lung  
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anthrac/o   coal, coal dust  
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atel/o   incomplete; imperfect  
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coni/o   dust  
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cyan/o   blue  
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lob/o   lobe  
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orth/o   straight  
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ox/i   oxygen  
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ox/o   oxygen  
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pector/o   chest  
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steth/o   chest  
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thorac/o   chest  
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pulmon/o   lung  
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pneumon/o   air; lung  
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phren/o   diaphragm; mind  
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spir/o   breathe  
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-capnia   carbon dioxide (CO2)  
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-osmia   smell  
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-phonia   voice  
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-pnea   breathing  
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-ptysis   spitting  
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-thorax   chest  
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brady-   slow  
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dys-   bad; painful; difficult  
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eu-   good, normal  
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tachy-   rapid  
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Excessive acidity of body fluids   acidosis  
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Temporary loss of breathing   apnea  
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Sleeping disorder in which breathing stops repeatedly for more than 10 seconds   sleep apnea  
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Collapsed or airless state of the lung   atelectasis  
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Head cold; upper respiratory infection (URI)   coryza  
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Abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation; also called rale   crackle  
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Displacement of cartilage deviding the nostrils   deviated nasal septum  
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Nosebleed; nasal hemorrhage   epistaxis  
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Acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound   pertussis  
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Disease caused by inhaling dust particles, ie. coal, stone, iron and asbestos particles   pneumoconiosis  
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Inflammation of the pleural membrane - stabbing pain intensified by coughing   pleurisy  
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Completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal, healthy infant (-12 mos.)   sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)  
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Noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin (Hb) saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry   oximetry  
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Multiple tests used to elevate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane   pulmonary function tests (PFTs)  
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Measurement of ventilatory ability by assessing lung capacity and flow, including the time necessary for exhaling the total volume of inhaled air   spirometry  
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Visual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope inserted through the mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor   bronchoscopy  
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Visual examination of the mediastinal structures including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes   mediastinoscopy  
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Test that measures partial pressure of oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and bicarbonate level of an arterial blood sample   arterial blood gas (ABG)  
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Microbial test used to identify disease-causing organisms of the lower respiratory tract, especially those that cause pneumonias   sputum culture  
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Test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci   throat culture  
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Nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli   lung scan  
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Reconstructive surgery of the nose to correct deformities or for cosmetic purposes   rhinoplasty  
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Surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity   thoracentesis  
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Block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues   antihistamines  
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Relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain   antitussives  
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Stimulate bronchial muscles to relas, thereby expanding air passages, resulting in increased air flow   bronchodilators  
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Act on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions   corticosteroids  
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Constrict blood vessels or nasal passages and limit blood flow, which causes swollen tissues to shrink so that air can pass more freely through the passageways   decongestants  
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Liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily dislodged during coughing episodes   expectorants  
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ABG   arterial blood gas(es)  
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AP   anteroposterior  
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ARDS   acute respiratory distress syndrome  
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CO 2   carbon dioxide  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CPAP   continuous positive airway pressure  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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DPT   diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus  
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EEG   electroencephalogram  
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Hb, Hgb   hemoglobin  
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Hx   history  
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0 2   oxygen  
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PFT   pulmonary function test  
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pH   symbol for degree of acidity or alkalinity  
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PND   paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea  
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RDS   respiratory distress syndrome  
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SIDS   sudden infant death syndrome  
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SOB   shortness of breath  
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T & A   tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy  
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TB   tuberculosis  
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TPR   temperature, pulse, and respiration  
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URI   upper respiratory infection  
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VC   vital capacity  
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CXR   chest X-ray  
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Wheezing, shortness of breath and/or cough - in some cases the attachs become continuous - MAY BE FATAL   status asthmaticus  
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Inability of cardio & respiratory systems to function properly and exchange C02 in lungs   respiratory failure  
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High-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway   stridor  
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