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MedTerm5
| 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 |
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