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Chapter 10
Medical Terms
Term | Definition |
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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 |