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Ch 10 P Terms
Acquiring Medical Language
Term | Definition |
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adenoidectomy | removal of the adenoids |
antitussive | a drug that prevents coughing |
bronchioplasty | reconstruction of the bronchus |
bronchodilator | a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi |
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) | a method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped |
endotracheal intubation | insertion of a tube inside the trachea |
expectorant | a drug that encourages that expulsion of material from the lungs |
laryngectomy | removal of the larynx |
laryngoplasty | reconstruction of the larynx |
lobectomy | removal of a lobe |
mucolytic | a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus |
nebuilizer | a machine that administers respiratory medication by recreating a cloud or mist that is inhaled by the patient |
palatoplasty | reconstruction of the palate |
pleuropexy | reattachment of the pleura |
pneumonectomy | removal of a lung |
septoplasty | reconstruction of the septum |
thoracentesis | puncture of the chest |
thoracocentesis | puncture of the chest |
thoracoplasty | reconstruction of the chest |
thoracostomy | creation of an opening in the chest |
thoracotomy | incision into the chest |
tonsillectomy | removal of the tonsils |
tracheostomy | creation of an opening in the trachea |
tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |