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chapter 12
Respiratory System / word building
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| epiglottitis | Inflammation of the epiglottis. |
| phonometer | Instrument used to measure sound. |
| rhinitis | Nasal inflammation. |
| adenoidectomy | Removal of the adenoids. |
| pleuritis, pleurisy | Inflammation of the pleura. |
| capnogram | Continuous recording of carbon dioxide in expiration. |
| nasogastric | Relating to the nasal passages and the stomach. |
| tonsillectomy | Removal of the tonsils. |
| bronchitis | Inflammation of the bronchi. |
| pneumolith | Calculus in the lungs. |
| oropharynx | Back portion of the mouth, a division of the pharynx. |
| tracheoscopy | Inspection of the interior of the trachea. |
| mediastinitis | Inflammation of the tissue of the mediastinum. |
| alveoitis | Inflammation of the alveoli. |
| stethoscope | Instrument used to listen to sounds in the chest. |
| lobectomy | 1. Removal of one of the lobes of the lung. 2. Removal of a portion of the brain to treat certain disorders. |
| pneumonitis | Inflammation of the lung. |
| phrenitis | Inflammation of the diaphragm. |
| laryngoscope | Device used to examine the larynx through the mouth. |
| spirometer | Testing machine that measures the lungs’ volume and capacity. |
| bronchiolitis | Inflammation of the bronchioles. |
| oximeter | Instrument used to measure oxygen saturation of the blood. |
| thoracotomy | Incision into the chest cavity. |
| pharyngitis | Inflammation of the pharynx; sore throat. |