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Med Term Rice Ch11
Medical Terminology Jane Rice Chapter 11 Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alveolus | Pertaining to a small air sac in the lungs. |
| apnea | Temporary cessation of breathing. |
| aspiration | The act of drawing in or out by suction using a device such as a syringe or needle. |
| bronchiectasis | Chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, with a secondary infection that usually involves the lower portion of a lung. |
| bronchiolitis | Inflammation of the bronchioles. |
| bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi. |
| bronchoscope | Medical instrument used to visually examine the bronchi. |
| cyanosis | Abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood. |
| diaphragmatocele | Hernia of the diaphragm. |
| dysphonia | Condition of difficulty in speaking; hoarseness. |
| dyspnea | Literally means difficulty in breathing. |
| endotracheal | Within the trachea. |
| epistaxis | Nosebleed |
| eupnea | Good or normal breathing. |
| exhalation | Process of breathing out. |
| expectoration | Process of coughing up and spitting out material (sputum) from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea. |
| hemoptysis | Spitting up blood. |
| hyperpnea | Excessive or rapid breathing. |
| hyperventilation | Process of excessive ventilating, thereby increasing the air in the lungs beyond the normal limit. |
| hypoxia | Condition of deficient amounts of oxygen in the inspired air. |
| inhalation | Process of breathing in. |
| laryngeal | Pertaining to the larynx (voice box) |
| laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx (voice box). |
| larygoscope | Medical instrument used to visually examine the larynx. |
| lobectomy | Surgical excision of a lobe of any organ or gland, such as the lung. |
| nasopharyngitis | Inflammation of the nose and pharynx (throat). |
| olfaction | Process of smelling. |
| oropharynx | Central position of the throat that lies between the soft palate and upper portion of the epiglottis. |
| orthopnea | Inability to breathe unless in an upright or straight position. |
| pharyngitis | Inflammation of the pharynx (throat). |
| pleuritis | Inflammation of the pleura. |
| pleurodynia | Pain in the pleura. |
| pneumoconiosis | Abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles such as coal dust, stone dust, iron dust, asbestos, and quartz dust. |
| pneumonia | Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants. |
| pneumonitis | Inflammation of the lung. |
| pulmonectomy | Surgical excision of the lung or a part of a lung. |
| pyothorax | Pus in the chest |
| respirator | Medical device used to assist in breathing. |
| rhinoplasty | Surgical repair of the nose. |
| rhinorrhea | Discharge from the nose. |
| rhinovirus | One of a group of viruses that cause the common cold. |
| rhonchus | Rale or rattling sound in the throat or bronchial tubes caused by a partial obstruction. |
| sinusitis | Inflammation of a sinus. |
| spirometer | Medical instrument used to measure lung volume during inspiration and expiration. |
| tachypnea | Rapid breathing. |
| thoracocentisis | Surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluid. |
| thoracoplasty | Surgical repair of the chest wall. |
| thoracotomy | Incision into the chest wall. |
| tonsillectomy | Surgical excision of the tonsils. |
| tonsillitis | Inflammation of the tonsils. |
| tracheal | Pertaining to the trachea (windpipe). |
| trachealgia | Pain in the trachea (windpipe). |
| tracheolaryngotomy | Incision into the trachea and larynx. |
| tracheostomy | New opening into the trachea. |
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