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Ch 11 Cohen Med Term
The Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the definition for the suffix in orthopnea? | breathing |
| What is the definition for the suffix in hypoxia? | level of oxygen |
| What is the definition for the suffix in hypercapnia? | level of carbon dioxide |
| What is the definition for the suffix in dysphonia? | voice |
| What is the definition for the root in paranasal? | nose |
| What is the definition for the root in rhinorrhea? | nose |
| What is the definition for the root in pharyngospasm? | pharynx (throat) |
| What is the definition for the root in laryngeal? | larynx (voice box) |
| What is the definition for the root in tracheotome? | trachea |
| What is the definition for the root in bronchogenic? | bronchus |
| What is the definition for the root in bronchiolectasis? | bronchiole |
| What is the definition for the root in phrenic? | diaphragm |
| What is the definition for the root in phrenicotripsy? | phrenic nerve |
| What is the definition for the root in pleurodesis? | pleura |
| What is the definition for the root in extrapulmonary? | lungs |
| What is the definition for the root in pneumonectomy? | lung |
| What is the definition for the root pneumoplasty? | lung |
| What is the definition for the root pneum/o in pneumothorax? | air or gas |
| What is the definition for the root in spirometer? | breathing |