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HLHS 101 Final

QuestionAnswer
Venogram Vee-noh-gram
Aortectasia Aort (Aorta) - ectasia (Dilation)
Superior vena cava Large vein that returns deoxygenated blood from the upper part of the body into the right atrium of the heart
-otomy Incision
-ectomy To remove
Laryng/o The voice box
Pneumat/o Air or lungs
Phren/o Diaphragm
Pleuradynia Pain in the pleura (pain in the membrane surrounding the lung)
Odont/o Tooth
Enter/o Intestines
Proct/o Anus and rectum
Choledochotomy Choledoch/o (common bile duct) - stomy (making an opening)
Adenoid/o Adeno (gland)
Nas/o nose
Laryng/o Larynx (voice box)
Pharyng/o Pharynx (throat)
Trache/o Trachea (windpipe)
Sept/o Septum
Pneum/o, Pneumat/o, Pneumon/o Air or lungs
Pulmon/o Lungs
Lob/o Lobe: A well defined portion of any organ. Can be the liver, lung, and brain.
Bronch/o Bronchi. One of the main branches from the trachea to the lung.
Bronchiol/o Bronch + iol = little bronchi
Alveol/o Aleveolus (air sac)
Stern/o Sternum
Cost/o Rib
Thorac/o, Pector/o, Steth/o Chest
Pleur/o Pleura: Membrane that wraps around the lung and lines the chest cavity.
Phren/o Diaphragm. Muscle that helps you breath in and out.
Spir/o breathing
-pnea breathing
Capn/o Carbon dioxide
Apnea Not breathing
Dyspnea Bad breathing
Epistaxis Nosebleed
Rhinorrhagia Excessive blood flow from the nose
Phrenospasm Involuntary contraction of the diaphragm
Thoracalgia Chest pain
Spuctum Mucus discharged from the lungs
Hemothorax Blood in the chest
Pneumothorax Air in the chest
Phrenoplagia Paralysis of the diaphragm
Phrenoptosis Diaphragm drooping condition
Pleural effusion Fluid pouring out into the pleura
Pneumohemothorax Blood and air in the chest
Pulmonary edema Swelling in the lung
Pyothorax Pus in the chest
Tracheostenosis Trachea narrowing
Hypercapnia & Hypercarbia Excessive carbon dioxide condition
Hypoxemia Insufficient oxygen in the blood
Hypoxia Insufficient oxygen
Computed topography Imaging procedure using computer to cut
Larygnotracheobronchitis Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Rhinitis Nose inflammaton
Apnea Not breathing
Tracheomalacia Softening of the trachea
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Cyst condition relating to fiber
Diaphragmatocele Diaphragm hernia
-ocele Hernia, swelling, tumor-like pouch
Emphysema Disease where alveoli lose elasticity. Patients have trouble exhaling
Pneumatocele Hernia of the lung
Pulmonary embolism Blockage in pulmonary blood supply
Mesothelioma Cancer in the mesothelium
Expectorant Drug encouraging the expulsion of materials from the lung
Laryngoplasty Larynx reconstruction
Thoracocentesis Puncture of the chest
Thoracostomy Creating an opening in the chest (stomy = opening)
Thoracotomy Chest incision (tomy = incision)
ABG Arterial blood gas
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Bx Biopsy
CTA Clear to ausculation
V/Q Ventilation-perfusion scan
Larygnotracheobronchitis Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Rhinitis Nose inflammaton
Apnea Not breathing
Tracheomalacia Softening of the trachea
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Cyst condition relating to fiber
Diaphragmatocele Diaphragm hernia
-ocele Hernia, swelling, tumor-like pouch
Emphysema Disease where alveoli lose elasticity. Patients have trouble exhaling
Pneumatocele Hernia of the lung
Pulmonary embolism Blockage in pulmonary blood supply
Mesothelioma Cancer in the mesothelium
Expectorant Drug encouraging the expulsion of materials from the lung
Laryngoplasty Larynx reconstruction
Thoracocentesis Puncture of the chest
Thoracostomy Creating an opening in the chest (stomy = opening)
Thoracotomy Chest incision (tomy = incision)
ABG Arterial blood gas
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Bx Biopsy
CTA Clear to ausculation
V/Q Ventilation-perfusion scan
Larygnotracheobronchitis Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Rhinitis Nose inflammaton
Apnea Not breathing
Tracheomalacia Softening of the trachea
COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Cystic Fibrosis Cyst condition relating to fiber
Diaphragmatocele Diaphragm hernia
-ocele Hernia, swelling, tumor-like pouch
Emphysema Disease where alveoli lose elasticity. Patients have trouble exhaling
Pneumatocele Hernia of the lung
Pulmonary embolism Blockage in pulmonary blood supply
Mesothelioma Cancer in the mesothelium
Expectorant Drug encouraging the expulsion of materials from the lung
Laryngoplasty Larynx reconstruction
Thoracocentesis Puncture of the chest
Thoracostomy Creating an opening in the chest (stomy = opening)
Thoracotomy Chest incision (tomy = incision)
ABG Arterial blood gas
ARDS Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Bx Biopsy
CTA Clear to ausculation
V/Q Ventilation-perfusion scan
Ox/o Oxygen
Spir/o Breathing
Bradypnea Slow breathing
Bronchiectasis Expansion of the bronchi
Capnography procedure to record carbon dioxide levels
Hemoptysis Coughing up blood
Phrenoptosis Drooping of the diaphragm
Pleuroplexy Reattachment of the pleura
Rhinorrhea Runny nose
Or/o, Stomat/o Mouth
Gingiv/o Gums
Dent/o, Odont/o Teeth
Gloss/o, Lingu/o Tongue
Gastr/o Stomach
Esophag/o Esophagus
Enter/o Intestines
Duoden/o Duodenum - the first section of the small intestine
Jejun/o Jejunum - second section of the small intestine
Ile/o Ileum - third section of the small intestine
Col/o, Colon/o Colon (large intestine)
Sigmoid/o Sigmoid colon
Rect/o Rectum
An/o Anus
Proct/o Anus and rectum
Sial/o saliva
Bil/i Bile (gall)
Abdomin/o, Celi/o, Lapar/o Abdomen
Cyst/o Bladder
Doch/o Duct
Hepat/o, Hepatic/o Liver
Pancreat/o Pancreas
Pertione/o Peritoneum - membrane that lines the abdominal cavity and most of the abdominal orgams
Aphagia Not eating
Aerodontalgia Tooth pain caused by air
Dyspepia Bad digestion
Eupepsia Good digestoin
Gingivostomatitis Gum and mouth inflamation
Hematemesis Throwing up blood
Cholecystdynia Pain in gall bladder
Icterus Jaundice
Sialorrhea Saliva excessive
Cholecystogram Bile (gall) bladder record
Epigastric Upper center of abdomen
Hypochondriac Upper side portions of abdomen
Hypogastric Lower center portion of abdomen
Inguinal Lower side portion of abdomen
Umbilical Middle center portion of the abdomen
Cholecystogram Bile (gall) bladder record
Epigastric Upper center of abdomen
Hypochondriac Upper side portions of abdomen
Hypogastric Lower center portion of abdomen
Inguinal Lower side portion of abdomen
Umbilical Middle center portion of the abdomen
Nephr/o Kidney
Pyel/o Renal pelvis
Ur/o, urin/o Urine
Lith/o stone
Cyst/o, vesic/o bladder
Urethr/o Urethra
Ureter/o Ureter
Meat/o Opening
Balan/o Penis
Epididym/o Epididymis - organ that sits on top of each testicle
Orch/o, Orchid/o, Test/o, Testicul/o Testicles
Prostat/o Prostate
Anuria No urine
Cystalgia Bladder pain
Incontinence Inability to control urination
Enuresis Involuntary urination
Pyuria Pus in urine
Priapism Persistent and painful erection
Albuminuria Protein in urine
Azotemia Excess nitrogen in blood
Azotorrhea Excessive nitrogen discharge
Azoturia Excess nitrogen in urine
Cystorrhexis Bladder rupture
Dipsogenic Thirst created
Glycosuria Sugar in urine
Nephrotosis Kidney drooping
Uretercele Ureter hernia
Ureterostenosis Narrowing of the ureter
Ureterlithiasis Presence of stones in ureter condition
Meatoscope Instrument for for examining the opening of the urethra
Bx biopsy
BUN blood urea nitrogen
IVP intravenous pyelogram
Colp/o, vagin/o Vagina
Episi/o, vulv/o Vulva
Perin/o Perineum
Gynec/o, gyn/o woman
Mast/o, mamm/o Breast
Lact/o milk
Cervic/o Cervix
Hyster/o, metr/o, uter/o Uterus
Pelv/i pelvis
Oophor/o, ovari/o ovary
Men/o menstruation
Salping/o Fallopian tube
Amni/o Amnion - inner membrane covering the fetus
-cyesis Pregnancy
Chori/o, Chorin/o Chorion - outer membrane covering the fetus
Toc/o Labor
Fet/o Fetus
Part/o, nat/o Birth
Amenorrhea No menstural
Colpostenosis Narrowing of vaginal opening
Dyspareunia Painful intercourse
Mastoptosis Breast drooping
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