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Medical Terminology

HS 145 Chapter 12

TermDefinition
Bronchi Tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe
Apex Uppermost portion of the lung
Mediastinum Space between the lungs in the chest
Adenoids Nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue
Alveoli and bronchioles Pulmonary parenchyma
Laryngectomy Removal of the voice box
Diaphragm Phren/o means
Hypoxemia Medical term for a condition of decreased oxygen in the blood
Asbestosis Type of pneumoconiosis
Orthopnea Breathing is easier in an upright position
Pyothorax Collection of pus in the pleural cavity
Percussion Sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest
Pertussis The "P" in DPT stands for
Croup Stridor occurs in which upper respiratory disorder
Dyspnea Difficult breathing
Asthma Bronchial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing and cough
Atelectasis Collapsed lung
Expectoration Materials is expelled from the lungs
Pulmonary abscess Localized area of pus formation in the lungs
Hemoptysis Spitting up blood from the lungs
Endotracheal intubation Tube is placed through the mouth to the trachea to establish an airway
Tuberculin test PPD
COPD Airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis
Bronchoscopy An endoscopic examination
High carbon dioxide levels in the blood Hypercapnia
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