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MedTerm 7
Medical Terminology for Health Professions Chapter 7 words activity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Alveoli | The very small grape-like clusters found at the end of each bronchiole; also known as air sacs |
| Anoxia | The absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood. |
| Antitussive | Administered to prevent or relieve coughing; commonly known as cough medicine. |
| Aphonia | The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds. |
| Asbestosis | Caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually occurs after working with asbestos. |
| Asphyxia | The loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot get the oxygen it needs to function. |
| Asthma | A chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction that is characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing. |
| Atelectasis | The incomplete expansion of part or all of a lung due to a blockage of the air passages or pneumothorax. |
| Bradypnea | An abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than 10 breaths per minute. |
| Bronchodilator | A medication that relaxes and expands the bronchial passages into the lungs. |
| Bronchorrhea | An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi. |
| Bronchoscopy | The visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope. |
| Bronchospasm | A contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles, tightening and squeezing the airway shut. |
| Cheyne-Stokes respiration | An irregular pattern of breathing characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower respiration or apnea. |
| Croup | an acute respiratory infection in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around the vocal cords resulting in a barking cough and stridor. |
| Cyanosis | A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood. |
| cystic fibrosis | A life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus. |
| Diphtheria | An acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract. |
| Dysphonia | Difficulty in speaking that may include any impairment in vocal quality including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice during puberty. |
| Dyspnea | Difficult or labored breathing; also known as shortness of breath. |
| Emphysema | The progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually due to smoking. |
| Empyema | Refers to a collection of pus in a body cavity. |
| endotracheal intubation | The passage of a tube through the mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway, especially when a patient is on a respirator. |
| Epistaxis | Bleeding from the nose that may be caused by dry air, an injury, medication to prevent blood clotting, or high blood pressure; also known as a nosebleed. |
| Hemoptysis | The expectoration of blood or bloodstained sputum derived from the lungs or bronchial tubes as the result of a pulmonary or bronchial hemorrhage. |
| Hemothorax | A collection of blood in the pleural cavity. |
| Hypercapnia | The abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood. |
| Hyperpnea | Breathing that is deeper and more rapid than is normal at rest. |
| Hypopnea | Shallow or slow respiration |
| Hypoxemia | The condition of having low oxygen levels in the blood, usually due to respiratory disorders or heart conditions. |
| Hypoxia | The condition of having deficient oxygen levels in the body’s tissues and organs. |
| Laryngectomy | The surgical removal of the larynx. |
| Laryngitis | An inflammation of the larynx. |
| Laryngoscopy | The visual examination of the larynx and vocal cords using a flexible or rigid laryngoscope inserted through the mouth. |
| Laryngospasm | The sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx. |
| Mediastinum | The middle section of the chest cavity, and is located between the lungs. |
| Nebulizer | An electronic device that pumps air or oxygen through a liquid medicine to turn it into a mist, which is then inhaled by the patient via a face mask or mouth piece. |
| Otolaryngologist | A physician with specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the head and neck. |
| Pertussis | A contagious bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract; also known as whooping cough. |
| Pharyngitis | An inflammation of the pharynx; also known as a sore throat. |
| Phlegm | Thick mucus secreted by the tissues lining the respiratory passages. |
| Pleurisy | An inflammation of the pleura, the membranes that cover the lungs and line the pleural cavity. |
| Pleurodynia | A sharp pain that occurs when the inflamed membranes rub against each other with each inhalation. |
| Pneumoconiosis | Any fibrosis of the lung tissues caused by dust in the lungs after prolonged environmental or occupational contact. |
| Pneumonectomy | The surgical removal of all or part of a lung. |
| Pneumonia | A serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other liquid. |
| Pneumothorax | The accumulation of air in the pleural space resulting in a pressure imbalance that causes the lung to fully or partially collapse. |
| Polysomnography | Measures physiological activity during sleep and is often performed to detect nocturnal defects in breathing associated with sleep apnea; also known as a sleep study. |
| Pulmonologist | A physician who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system. |
| pulse oximeter | An external monitor placed on the patient’s fingertip or earlobe to measure the oxygen saturation level in the blood. |
| Pyothorax | The presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane. |
| Sinusitis | An inflammation of the sinuses. |
| sleep apnea | A potentially serious disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep for long-enough periods to cause a measurable decrease in blood oxygen levels. |
| Spirometer | A recording device that measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time required for each breath. |
| Tachypnea | An abnormally rapid rate of respiration usually of more than 20 breaths per minute. |
| Thoracentesis | The surgical puncture of the chest wall with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity. |
| Thoracotomy | A surgical incision into the chest walls to open the pleural cavity for biopsy or treatment. |
| Tracheostomy | The surgical creation of a stoma into the trachea in order to insert a temporary or permanent tube to facilitate breathing. |
| Tracheotomy | An emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage. |
| Tuberculosis | An infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, usually attacks the lungs; however, it may also affect other parts of the body. |
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