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Chapter 10
Medical Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Laryng | Larynx |
| Pector | Chest |
| Ventil | Breathing |
| Cyanosis | Bluish color in skin |
| Pectus excavation | Chest that is hallowed out |
| Pectus carinatum | Chest that protrudes |
| Ausculation | Using a stethoscope to listen to the chest |
| Atelectosis | Incomplete expansion |
| Hypoxemia | Deficient oxygen in the blood |
| Bronch/o | Bronchus |
| Lob/o | Lobe |
| Capn/o | Carbon dioxide |
| Ox/o | Oxygen |
| Sin/o | Sinus |
| Spir/o | Breathing |
| Or/o | Mouth |
| Phea | Breathing |
| Eupnea | Normal breathing |
| Expistaxis | Nosebleed |
| Dysphonia | Hoarsness |
| Rhinorrhea | Runny nose |
| Thoracotomy | Incision in the chest |
| Nebulizer | A machine that administers respiratory medication |
| Hemoptysis | Coughing up blood |