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The respiratory system- Pulmonology

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Root and definition of Adenoid   adenoid/o "gland" + "oid" = resembling a gland  
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Root and Definition of Trachea   trache/o "windpipe"- from greek word "rough" because of the bumpy ridges that line the outside of the trachea  
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Root and definition of tonsil   tonsill/o tonsil comes from latin word "almond"  
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Root of Nose   naso/o, rhin/o  
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Root and definition of Larynx   laryng/o voice box  
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Root and definition of Pharynx   pharyng/o throat  
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Root and definition of Septum (plural=septa)   sept/o comes from latin word meaning "partition" or "dividing structure"; can refer to any wall dividing 2 cavities  
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Root for air or lungs   Pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o  
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Root for lungs   Pulmon/o  
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Root and definition of Sinus   sin/o, sinus/o From latin word meaning "hollow" or "cavity"; sinus refers generally to any hollow area- specifically those in bones  
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Root and definition of Lobe   lob/o well-defined portion of any organ; main organs that have lobes are the brain, lungs, and liver  
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Root and definition of Bronchus   bronch/o, bronchi/o Main branches from the trachea into each lung  
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Root and definition of Sternum   stern/o breast bone  
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Root and definition of Alveolus   alveol/o Air sac; air sacs in the lungs (pulmonary alveoli), or sockets in the jaw from which teeth emerge (dental alveoli). Bump behind teeth = alveolar ridge  
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Root of and definition of Ribs   cost/o 3 categories; true, false, floating. Top seven ribs = true; attach to both spine and sternum. Next 3 = false, connect to spine and lowest true rib instead of sternum. Lowest 2 ribs = floating, they attach to only the spine  
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Root of chest   Thorac/o, pector/o (pectus), steth/o  
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Root of Diaphragm   phren/o Can also refer to brain (Greek's believed the chest was the seat of emotion and reason)  
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Root and definition of Pleura   pleur/o Membrane surrounding the lungs  
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Root of Oxygen   ox/o  
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Root and Suffix for Breathing   spir/o, -pnea  
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Root for Carbon Dioxide   capn/o, carb/o  
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Apnea AP-nee-ah   a= not, pnea= breathing cessation of breathing  
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Eupnea YOOP-nee-ah   eu=good, pnea= breathing good/normal breathing  
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Tachypnea ta-KIP-nee-ah   tachy= fast, pnea= breathing rapid breathing  
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Bradypnea brad-ip-NEE-ah   brady= slow, pnea= breathing slow breathing  
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Hypopnea hai-POP-nee-ah   hypo= under, pnea= breathing shallow breathing  
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Hyperpnea hai-perp-NEE-ah   hyper= over, pnea= breathing heavy breathing  
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Dyspnea disp-NEE-ah   dys= bad, pnea= breathing difficulty breathing  
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Orthopnea or-thop-NEE-ah   ortho= straight, pnea= breathing able to breathe only in upright position  
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Hyperventilation hai-per-ven-ti-LAY-shun   hyper= over, ventil= breathing, ation= process overbreathing; the condition of having too much air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypocapnia  
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Hypoventilation hai-poh-ven-ti-LAY-shun   hypo= under, ventil= breathing, ation= process under breathing; the condition of having too little air flowing into and out of the lungs; leads to hypercapnia  
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Dysphonia dis-FON-ia   dys= bad, phonia= sound/voice bad voice condition (also known as hoarseness)  
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Epistaxis ep-ee-STAKS-is   a nosebleed  
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Rhinorrhagia rai-no-RAY-jah   rhino= nose, rragia= excessive bleeding excessive blood flow from the nose (another word for nosebleed)  
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Rhinorrhea rai-no-REE-yah   rhino= nose, rrhea= discharge runny nose  
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Bronchospasm BRON-ko-spaz-um   broncho= bronchus, spasm= involuntary contraction involuntary contraction of the bronchus  
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Phrenospasm fre-no-SPAZ-um   phreno= diaphragm, spasm= involuntary contraction involuntary contraction of the diaphragm (also known as hiccups)  
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Pleuralgia plur-AL-jah   pleuro= pleura, algia= pain pain in the pleura  
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Pleurodynia plur-oh-DIH-nee-ah   pleuro= pleura, dyna= pain plain in the pleura  
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Thoracalgia thor-a-KAL-jah   thorac= chest, algia= pain chest pain  
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Bronchorrhea bron-koh-REE-ah   broncho= bronchus, rrhea= discharge discharge from the bronchi  
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Expectoration eks-pec-tor-A-shun   ex= out, pector= chest, ation= process coughing or spitting material out of the lungs  
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Hemoptysis heem-op-TIS-sis   hemo= blood, ptysis= cough coughing up blood  
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Sputum SPYOO-tum   latin for "spit" mucus discharge from the lungs by coughing  
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Auscultation ah-skul-TAY-shun   from latin word "ausculto" meaning to listen a health care professional using a stethoscope to listen to a patient's chest  
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Cyanosis sai-an-O-sis   cyan= blue, osis= condition a bluish color in the skin caused by insufficient oxygen  
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Pectoriloquy pek-tor-IH-low-kwee   pectori= chest, loquy= speak speaking from the chest; used as means of finding masses in the lung. A dr will listen to a patient's chest& asks the patient to whisper a word. The word will be audible in areas where fluid or a mass is present  
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Pectus carinatum PEK-tus car-ee-NAH-tum   pectus= chest, carinatum= keel a chest that protrudes like the keel of a ship  
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Pectus excavatum PEK-tus eks-cuh-VAH-tum   pectus= chest, ex= out, cavatum= hollowed a chest that is hollowed out  
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Percussion per-KUH-shun   striking the body surface (in the context, to cause vibrations that can help locate fluid buildup in the chest)  
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Retraction reh-TRAK-shun   re=back, trac= drag, ion= process the sucking in of the skin around bones during inhalation, happens when someone is in respiratory distress  
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Atelectasis ah-tel-EK-ta-sis   a= not, tel= complete, ectasis= expansion Incomplete expansion  
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Bronchiectasis bron-key-EK-ta-sis   bronchi= bronchus, ectasis= expansion expansion of the bronchi  
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Caseous necrosis KAYZ-ee-us ne-CROW-sis   causeous = cheeselike, necr= death, osis= condition a death of tissue with a cheeselike appearance  
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Chylothorax kai-low-THOR-aks   chylo= chyle, thorax= chest Chyle in the chest (Chyle= milky bodily fluid formed in small intestine during digestion of fatty foods and carried through the body via lymph vessels)  
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Empyema em-pie-EE-mah   em= in, py= pus, ema= condition pus inside the chest  
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Hemothorax heem-o-THOR-aks   hemo= blood, thorax= chest blood in the chest  
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Phrenoplegia fre-no-PLEE-jah   phreno= diaphragm, plegia= paralysis paralysis of the diaphragm  
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Phrenoptosis fre-nop-TOE-sis   phreno= diaphragm, ptosis= drooping condition drooping of the diaphragm  
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Pleural effusion PLUR-al ef-FYOO-zhun   pleur= pleura, al= pertaining to, ex= out, fusion= pour fluid pouring out of the pleura  
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Pneumohemothorax new-moh-hee-moh-THOR-aks   pneumo= air, hemo= blood, thorax= chest air and blood in the chest  
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Pneumothorax new-moh-THOR-aks   pneumo= air, thorax= chest air in the chest  
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Pulmonary edema pul-mon-AIR-ee ah-DEE-ma   pulmon= lung, ary= pertaining to, edema= swelling Swelling in the lungs  
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Pyothorax pie-oh-THOR-aks   pyo= pus, thorax= chest Pus in the chest  
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Tracheostenosis tray-kee-oh-sten-OH-sis   tracheo= trachea, stenosis= narrowing  
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Hypercapnia hai-per-CAP-nee-ah   hyper= over, capn= carbon dioxide , ia= condition excessive carbon dioxide  
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Hypercarbia hai-per-CAR-bee-yah   hyper= over, carb= carbon dioxide, ia= condition excessive carbon dioxide  
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Hypocapnia hai-po-CAP-nee-yah   hypo= under, capn= carbon dioxide, ia= condition insufficient carbon dioxide  
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Hypocarbia hai-po-CAR-bee-yah   hypo= under, carb= carbon dioxide, ia= condition insuffiecient carbon dioxide  
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Hypoxemia hai-poks-EEM-ee-yah   hypo= under, ox= oxygen, emia= blood condition insufficient oxygen in the blood  
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Hypoxia hai-POKS-ee-yah   hypo- under, ox= oxygen, ia= condition insufficient oxygen  
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Computed tomography com-PYOO-ted tom-O-grah-fee   computed tomo= cut, graphy= writing procedure an imaging procedure using a computer to cut ("cut" in this context does not mean incision, but rather using a computer to view "slices" of a patient's organs)  
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Pulmonary angiography pul-mon-AIR-ee an-jee-O-grah-fee   pulmon= lung, ary = pertaining to, angio= vessel, graphy= writing procedure An imaging procedure for recording pulmonary blood vessel activity  
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Ventilation-perfusion scan (VQ scan)   ventil= breathing, ation-per= process-through, fusion= pour A scan that tests whether a problem in the lungs is caused by airflow (ventilation) or blood flow (perfusion)  
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Bronchoscopy bron-KOS-koh-pee   broncho= bronchus, scopy= looking procedure procedure to look inside the bronchi  
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Capnography cap-NOH-gra-fee   capno= carbon dioxide, graphy= writing procedure procedure to record carbon dioxide levels  
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Capnometer cap-NOM-eh-ter   capno= carbon dioxide, meter= instrument to measure instrument to measure carbon dioxide levels  
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Endoscope EN-doh-SKOHP   endo= inside, scope= instrument to look instrument to look inside  
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Nasopharyngoscope nay-zoh-fa-RIN-go-skope   naso= nose, pharyngo= throat, scope= instrument to look an instrument to look at the nose and throat  
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Oximetry ok-SIM-ah-tree   oxi= oxygen, metry= measuring process procedure to measure oxygen levels  
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Polysomnography po-lee-som-NAH-gra-fee   poly= multiple, somno= sleep, graphy= writing procedure recording multiple aspects of sleep  
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Pulmonary function testing (PFT) pul-mon-AIR-ee funk-shun TES-ting   pulmon= lung, ary = pertaining to a group of tests used to evaluate the condition and operation of the lungs  
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Spirometry speer-O-meh-tree   spiro= breathing, metry= measuring process procedure to measure breathing  
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Thoracoscopy thor-a-KOS-koh-pee   thoraco= chest, scopy= looking procedure examination of the chest (same as thorascopy)  
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Laryngitis la-rin-JAI-tis   laryng= larynx, itis= inflammation inflammation of the larynx  
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Laryngotracheobronchitis la-rin-go-tray-key-o-bron-KAI-tis   laryngo= larynx, tracheo= trachea, bronch= bronchus, itis= inflammation inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi  
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Rhinitis rai-NAI-tis   rhin= nose, itis = inflammation infammation of the nasal passages  
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Sinusitis sai-nus-AI-tis   sinus= sinus, itis = inflammation inflammation of the sinus  
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Pansinusitis pan-sai-nus-AI-tis   pan= all, sinus= sinus, itis= inflammation inflammation of all sinuses  
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Sleep apnea sleep AP-nee-ah   a= not, pnea= breathing a condition where the patient ceases to breath while asleep  
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Tonsillitis ton-sil-AI-tis   tonsill= tonsil, itis= inflammation inflammation of the tonsils  
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tracheitis tray-kee-AI-tis   trache= trachea, itis= inflammation inflammation of the trachea  
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Tracheomalacia tray-kee-oh-ma-LAY-shah   tracheo= trachea, malacia= softening  
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Asthma AZ-ma   from greek word pertaining to "panting" or "gasping" a disease causing episodic narrowing and inflammation of the airway  
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Bronchiolitis bron-kee-yo-LAI-tis   bronchiol= bronchiole, itis= inflammation inflammation of the bronchiole  
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Bronchitis bron-KAI-tis   bronch= bronchus, itis= inflammation inflammation of the bronchi  
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   chron= time, ic= pertaining to, ob= in the way, struct= build, ive= pertaining to a group of lung diseases characterized by the continual blockage of lung passages  
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Cystic fibrosis SIS-tik fai-BROH-sis   cyst= cyst, ic= pertaining to , fibr= fiber, osis= condition a disease causing thick mucous buildup in the lungs and pancreas, named after the changes it causes to the lungs  
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Diaphragmatocele dai-a-frag-MAT-o-seel   diaphragmato= diaphragm, cele= pouch/tumor/hernia hernia of the diaphragm  
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Emphysema im-fi-ZEE-ma   from the Greek word "emphysan" meaning "to inflate" a disease that causes the alveoli to lose elasticity; emphysema patients can inhalte, but have difficulty exhaling  
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Obstructive lung disorder ob-STRUKT-iv   a lung disorder caused by a blockage  
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Pleuritis plur-AI-tis   pleur= pleura, itis= inflammation inflammation of the pleura  
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Pleurisy PLUR-ih-see   pleur= pleura, isy= inflammation another word for pleuritis, inflammation of the pleura  
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Pneumatocele new-MAT-o-seel   pneumato= lung, cele= pouch/tumor/hernia hernia of the lung  
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Pneumoconiosis new-moh-con-i-O-sis   pneumo= lung, consi= dust, osis= condition a lung condition caused by dust  
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Pneumonia new-MOH-nee-yah   pneumon= lung, ia= condition a lung condition  
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Pneumonitis new-moh-NAI-tis   pneumon= lung, itis = inflammation inflammation of the lung  
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Pulmonary embolism pul-mon-AIR-ee em-bol-IZ-um   pulmon= lung, ary= pertaining to, embol= embolus, ism = condition blockage in the pulmonary blood supply  
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Pulmonary neoplasm pul-mon-AIR-ee ne-oh-PLAZ-sum   pulmon= lung, ary = pertaining to, neo= new, plasm= formation new growth (tumor) in the lung  
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Restrictive lung disorder   re=back, strict= bind, ive= pertaining to a lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs  
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Bronchiogenic carcinoma bron-kee-oh-JEN-ic car-si-NO-ma   bronchio= bronchus, genic= beginning in, carcin= cancer, oma= tumor a camcerous tumor originating in the bronchi  
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Mesothelioma mee-zoh-thee-lee-OH-ma   meso= middle, theli= nipple, oma= tumor a cancerous tumor of the mesothelial cells lining the lungs  
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Antitussive an-tee-TUSS-iv   anti= against, tuss= cough, ive= agent a drug that prevents coughing  
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Bronchodilator bron-koh-DAI-lay-tor   broncho= bronchus, dilator= expander a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi  
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Expectorant eks-PEK-tor-ant   ex= out, pector= chest, ant= agent a dug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs  
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Mucolytic myoo-koh-LIT-ik   muco= mucus, lytic= breakdown agent a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus  
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Nebulizer neh-byoo-LAI-zir   a machine that administers respiratory medication by creating a "cloud" or mist that is inhaled by the patient  
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Adenoidectomy a-din-oid-EK-toe-mee   adenoid= adenoid, ectomy= removal removal of the adenoids  
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Intubate IN-tub-ate   to insert a breathing tube from the mouth down into the trachea, to provide breathing support  
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Laryngectomy la-rin-JEK-toe-mee   laryng= larynx, ectomy= removal removal of the larynx  
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Laryngoplasty la-rin-GO-plas-tee   laryngo= larynx, plasty = reconstruction reconstruction of the larynx  
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Septoplasty sep-toe-PLAS-tee   septo= septum, plasty = reconstruction reconstruction of the septum  
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Palatoplasty pal-e-toe-PLAS-tee   palata= palate, plasty = conconctruction reconstruction of a palate  
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Tonsillectomy ton-sil-EK-toe-mee   tonsill= tonsil, ectomy= removal removal of the tonsils  
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Tracheostomy tray-kee-AH-stoh-mee   tracheo= trachea, stomy= opening Creating of an opening in the trachea  
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Tracheotomy tray-kee-AH-toe-mee   tracheo= trachea, tomy= incision incision into the trachea  
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Endotracheal intubation en-doh-TRAY-kee-al in-too-BAY-shun   endo= inside, trache= trachea, al= pertaining to insertion of a tube inside the trachea  
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Bronchoplasty bron-koh-PLAS-tee   reconstruction of the bronchus  
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)   method of artificially maintaining blood flow and airflow when breathing and pulse have stopped  
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Lobectomy loh-BEK-toe-mee   removal of a lobe  
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Pleuropexy ploo-rah-PEK-see   pleuro= pleura, pexy= fixation Reattachment of the pleura  
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Pneumonectomy new-mon-EK-toe-mee   pneumon= lung, ectomy= removal Removal of a lung  
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Thoracentesis thor-a-sin-TEE-sis   thora(co)= chest, centesis= puncture Puncture of the chest  
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Thoracoplasty thor-a-koh-PLAS-tee   thoraco= chest, plasty= reconstruction reconstruction of the chest  
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Thoracostomy thor-a-KOS-toe-mee   thoraco= chest, stomy= opening creation of an opening in the chest  
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Thoracotomy thor-a-KAH-toe-mee   thoraco= chest, tomy= incision incision into the chest  
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ABG   arterial blood gas analysis of the gases in the blood; used to determine the effectiveness of the lungs in exchanges gases (CBG= capillary blood gas; when they use capillary blood from finger stick)  
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ARDS   acute respiratory distress syndrom  
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Bx   biopsy  
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CF   cystic fibrosis  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CPAP   continuous positive airway pressure a treatment of sleep apnea involving keeping a patient's airways open using air pressure delivered via a face mask  
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CPR   cardiopulmonary resuscitation  
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CT   computed tomography  
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CTA   clear to auscultation when an examination reveals nothing abnormal about a patient's lungs  
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CXR   chest x-ray  
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DOE   dyspnea on exertion  
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ETT   Endotracheal tube  
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LRTI   Lower respiratory tract infection  
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LTB   laryngotracheobronchitis  
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MRI   magnetic resonance imaging  
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OSA   obstructive sleep apnea  
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PE   pulmonary embolism  
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PET   positron emission tomography  
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PFT   pulmonary function test  
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PSG   polysomnography  
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SOB   shortness of breath  
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T&A   tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy  
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TB   tuberculosis  
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URI/URTI   upper respiratory infection, upper respiratory tract infection  
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V/Q   ventilation-perfusion scan  
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