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ch5 med term 1 term
respiratory system
Question | Answer |
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rhinocheiloplasty | a plastic surgery on the lip and nose |
rhinorrhagia | nosebleed(also known as epistaxis) |
nasal | pertaining to the nose |
rhinolith | a stone or concretion of the nose |
nasopharynx | part of the pharynx above the level of the soft palate |
rhinesthesia | pertaining to the sense of smell |
rhinitis | inflammation of the musous membrane of the nose |
nasoseptal | pertaining to the nasal septum |
rhinomycosis | fungus infection of the nose |
nasopharyngeal | pertaining to the nasopharynx |
nasogastric | pertaining to the nose and stomach |
rhinodynia | pain in the nose ot nasal area |
nasoscope | lighted instrument used for examination of the nasal cavity |
laryngoplegia | paralysis of the larynx |
laryngocentesis | surgical puncture of the larynx |
pharyngoplegia | paralysis of the muscles of the throat |
pharyngomycosis | any fungal infection of the throat |
laryngospasm | spasmodic closure of the larynx |
oropharynx | musculo-membranous passage between the mouth and posterior nasal passage and the larynx and esophagus |
pharyngeal | pertaining to the pharynx |
pharyngectomy | excision of the pharynx |
laryngeal | of or pertaining to the larynx |
laryngopharynx | division of pharynx below the upper edge of the epiglottis and opens into the larynx and esophagus |
laryngostenosis | narrowing of the larynx |
laryngectomy | excision of the larynx |
laryngoscope | instrument used to examine the larynx |
bronchorrhea | excessive secretion of mucus from the bronchial musous membrane |
tracheorrhaphy | surgical repair of the trachea |
bronchiectasis | dilatation(dilation) of the bronchi |
tracheostenosis | narrowing of the trachea |
tracheoplasty | plastic surgery of the trachea |
bronchoscopy | inspection or examination of the bronchi |
bronchoplegia | paralysis of the bronchi |
tracheostomy | surgical creation of an opening into the trachea |
tracheopathy | any disease of the trachea |
bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchi |
bronchoedema | swelling of the mucosa of the bronchi |
tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |
bronchopneumonitis | an inflammation of the lungs that originates at the bronchi |
tracheitis | inflammation of the trachea |
bronchiole | finer subdivisions of the bronchi |
pleuralgia | pain in the pleura |
pleural | more than one pleura |
pleuritis | inflammation of the pleura |
thoracic | pertaining to the chest |
pneumography | X-ray of the lung |
thoracotomy | incision into the chest |
pleurocele | herniation of the pleura |
oximeter(pulse ox) | photoelectric device used for determining the oxygen saturation in the blood |
pulmonitis, pneumonitis | inflammation of the lung |
dyspnea | difficult breathing |
pneumodynamics | the dynamics of the respiratory system |
eupnea | easy,normal breathing |
pulmonic | pertaining to the lungs |
thoracocentesis | surgical puncture of the chest to aspirate fluid |
pneumomelanosis | the blackening of the lungs as from coal dust |
tachypnea | abnormally fast rate of breathing |
pleural | pertaining to the pleura |
pulmonologist | a lung specialist |
apnea | temporary absence of breathing |
orthopnea | inability to breathe unless in an upright position |
pneumoconiosis | a disease caused by dust or other particulates in the lungs |
pneumoencephalography | radiographic films of the brain, created by utilizing injections of air or gas |
pleurocentesis | surgical puncture or tap of the pleura |
pleurotomy | incision into the pleura |
pulmonectomy | excision of all or part of a lung |
pneumothorax | accumulation of air in the chest cavity |
pneumocentesis | surgical puncture for aspiration of the lung |
pleurectomy | excision of the pleura |
hypoxemia | deficient oxygenation of the blood |
expectorants | agents that promote the ejection of mucus or other fluids from the lower respiratory tract |
mucolytics | agents that destroy or dissolve mucus |
antihistamines | agents that counter the effects of histamines |
bronchodilators | agents that expand the air passages in the lungs |
decongestants | agents that reduce congestion and bronchial swelling |
antitussives | agents that relieve or prevent coughs |