Chapter 9 Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
bi | two |
centesis | puncture of a cavity or organ to remove fluid |
ectomy | surgical removal |
ostomy | a new permanent opening |
otomy | cut into |
oplasty | surgical repair |
pnea | breathing |
peri | surrounding |
oscopy | to view |
phonia | voice |
rhino/naso | nose |
broncho/bronchi | bronchus |
pharyngo | pharynx |
trachea | trachea |
pleura | pleura |
pulmono/pulmo | lung |
phreno | diaphragm |
pneumo/pmeumato | air,gas,; can also pertain to lung, respiration |
spiro | breathing |
Lymphadenitis (289.1-289.3) | Is an inflammation of a lymph node; often associated with some type of bacterial disease |
Lyphedema (acguired 457.0,457.1; or congenital 757.0) | is a lymphatic system obstruction, which leads to localized fluid retention and tissue swelling. |
Hypersplenism (289.4) | describes an enlarged, overactive spleen. This can cause a decrease in blood cells circulating throughout the body |
Maxillary antrostomy(31256) | involves making an opening in the maxillary sinus to improve drainage |
Sphenoidectomy(31288) | is a creation of an opening into the anterior (front) wall of the sphenoid sinus |
Decompression (31292-31294 depending on the sturctures Tx) | Relieves pressure on an optic nerve or other structures of the eye, to treat various optic neuropathies |
Red Pulp | Contains RBCs & serves as a blood reservoir. Tissue supplies body with phagocytes These cells have the ability to ingest & destroy bacteria, protozoa, cell debris, 7 dust particles. |
White pulp | Distributed throughout the spleen & is composed of lymphatic nodules called splenic nodules. This tissue generates protective humoral antibodies. |
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