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Expor Med Lang - 5
LaFleur - Exploring medical Language - chapter 5
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acapnia | absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide |
| adenoidectomy | excision of the adenoids |
| adenoiditis | inflammation of the adenoids |
| adenotome | surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids |
| airway | passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs |
| airway | mech. device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed |
| alveolar | pertaining to the alveolus |
| alveolitis | inflammation of the alveoli |
| anoxia | absence of oxygen |
| aphonia | absence of voice |
| aphonic | pertaining to absence of voice |
| apnea | absence of breathing |
| apneic | pertaining to absence of breathing |
| arterial blood gases | test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of O2, CO2 ,and other gases |
| aspirate | to draw foreign material into respiratory tract |
| aspirate | to withdraw fluid or to suction |
| asthma | respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing wheezing, and shortness of breath |
| atelectasis | incomplete expansion |
| auscultation | act of listening for sounds within the body through a stethoscope |
| auscultatory | pertaining to auscultation |
| bronchiectasis | dilation of the bronchi |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchi |
| bronchoalveolar | pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli |
| bronchoconstrictor | agent causing narrowing of the bronchi |
| bronchodilator | agent causing the bronchi to widen |
| bronchogenic carcinoma | cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus |
| bronchogram | x-ray film of the bronchi |
| bronchography | process of x-ray filming the bronchi |
| bronchoplasty | surgical repair of a bronchus |
| bronchopneumonia | diseased state of the bronchi and lungs |
| bronchoscope | instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi |
| bronchoscopy | visual examination of the bronchi |
| bronchospasm | spasmodic contraction in the bronchi |
| capnometer | instrument used to measure carbon dioxide |
| chest radiograph | a radiographic image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | progressive lung disease that restricts air flow |
| cough | sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs |
| diaphragmatic | pertaining to the diaphragm |
| diaphragmatocele | hernia of the diaphragm |
| dysphonia | difficulty in speaking (voice) |
| dysphonic | pertaining to difficulty in speaking (voice) |
| dyspnea | difficult in breathing |
| dyspneic | pertaining to difficulty in breathing |
| endoscope | instrument used for visual exam within a hollow organ or cavity |
| endoscopic | pertaining to visual exam of hollow organ or body cavity |
| endoscopy | visual exam of hollow organ or body organ |
| endotracheal | pertaining to within the windpipe |
| epiglottitis | inflammation of the epiglottis |
| epistaxis | nosebleed |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| hemothorax | blood in the chest (pleural space) |
| hiccup | sudden catching of breath c a spasmodic contr. of the diaphragm |
| hypercapnia | excessive CO2 in the blood |
| hyperpnea | excessive breathing |
| hyperventilation | ventilation of lungs beyond normal body needs |
| hypocapnia | deficient in carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
| hypopnea | deficient in breathing |
| hypoventilation | vent.of lungs, which does'nt fulfill the body's gas exchange needs |
| hypoxemia | deficient oxygen in the blood |
| hypoxia | deficient oxygen (to the tissues) |
| influenza | highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus (flu) |
| intranasal | pertaining to within the nose |
| intrapleural | pertaining to within the pleura |
| laryngeal | pertaining to the voice box |
| laryngectomy | excision of the voice box |
| laryngitis | inflammation of the voice box |
| laryngocentesis | surgical puncture of voice box to aspirate fluid |
| laryngoplasty | surgical repair of the voice box |
| laryngoscope | instrument used for visual exam of the voice box |
| laryngoscopy | visual exam of voice box |
| laryngospasm | spasmodic contraction of the voice box |
| laryngostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the voice box |
| laryngotracheobronchitis | inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (croup) |
| laryngotracheotomy | incision of the voice box and windpipe |
| lobar | pertaining to segment of the lung |
| lobar pneumonia | diseased state of a lobe of the lung |
| lobectomy | excision of a lobe of the lung |
| mucoid | resembling mucus |
| mucopurulent | containing both mucus and pus |
| mucous | pertaining to mucus |
| mucus | slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes |
| nasal | pertaining to the nose |
| nasopharyngeal | pertaining to the nose and throat |
| nasopharyngitis | inflammation of the nose and throat |
| nebulizer | device that creates a fine spray |
| nosocomial infection | an infection acquired during hospitalizations |
| obstructive sleep apnea | repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to absence of breathing |
| orthopnea | able to breathe only in a straight (upright) position |
| oximeter | instrument used to measure oxygen |
| oximetry | process of measuring oxygen |
| pansinusitis | inflammation of all sinuses |
| paroxysm | periodic, sudden attack |
| patent | open |
| peak flow meter | a portable instrument used to measure how much air is quickly exhaled |
| percussion | act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained |
| pharyngeal | pertaining to the throat |
| pharyngitis | inflammation of the throat |
| pleural effusion | fluid in the pleural space c/b a dx process or trauma |
| pleuritis | inflammation of the pleura |
| pleurocentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from pleural space |
| pleuropexy | surgical fixation of the pleura |
| pneumohemothorax | air and blood in the chest |
| pneumonectomy | excision of a lung |
| pneumonia | diseased state of the lung |
| pneumonitis | inflammation of the lung |
| pneumothorax | air in chest |
| pulmonary | pertaining to the lungs |
| pulmonary neoplasm | new growth (tumor) in the lung |
| pulmonologist | a physician who studies and treats disease of the lung |
| pulmonology | study of the lung |
| pulse oximetry | a noninvasive method of monitoring arterial blood for O2 levels |
| purulent | containing pus |
| pyothorax | pus in the chest |
| rhinitis | inflammation of the nose |
| rhinomycosis | abnormal condition of fungus in the nose |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| rhinorrhagia | rapid flow of blood form the nose |
| rhinorrhea | discharge from the nose |
| septoplasty | surgical repair of the (nasal) septum |
| septotomy | incision of the (nasal) septum |
| sinusitis | inflam. of sinuses |
| sinusotomy | incision of the sinus |
| spirometer | instrument used to measure breathing |
| spirometry | a measurement of breathing |
| sputum | mucous secretion fr. the lungs, bronchi & trachea expelled thru mouth |
| stenosed | abnormally narrowed |
| stethoscope | an instrument used to hear internal body sounds used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| thoracalgia | pain in the chest |
| thoracic | pertaining to the chest |
| thoracocentesis | surg. puncture of chest cavity to aspirate fluid |
| thoracoscope | instrument used for visual exam of the thorax |
| thoracoscopy | visual examination of the thorax |
| thoracotomy | incision of the chest cavity |
| tonsillectomy | excision of the tonsils |
| tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils |
| tonsillotomy | incision into the tonsil |
| tracheitis | inflammation of the windpipe |
| tracheoplasty | surgical repair of the windpipe |
| tracheostenosis | narrowing of the windpipe |
| tracheostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the windpipe |
| tracheotomy | incision of the trachea |
| upper respiratory infection | infection of the nasal cavity, pharyns, or larynx |
| ventilator | mechanical device used to asst with or substitute for breathing when pt. can't |
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