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Exploring Medical Language 9th Edition

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Term
Definition
adenoid/o   adenoids  
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alveol   alveolus  
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bronchi/o, bronch/o   bronchus  
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diaphragmat/o, phren/o   diaphragm  
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epiglott/o   epiglottis  
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laryng/o   larynx  
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lob/o   lobe  
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nas/o, rhin/o   nose  
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pharyng/o   pharynx  
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pleur/o   pleura  
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pneum/o, pneumato/o, pneumon/o   lung, air  
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pulmon/o   lung  
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sept/o   septum (wall off, face)  
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sinus/o   sinus  
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thorac/o   thorax, chest, chest cavity  
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tonsill/o   tonsil  
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trache/o   trachea  
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atel/o   imperfect, incomplete  
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capn/o   carbon dioxide  
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hem/o, hemat/o   blood  
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muc/o   mucus  
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orth/o   straight  
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ox/i   oxygen  
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phon/o   sound, voice  
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py/o   pus  
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radi/o   x-rays, ionizing radiation  
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somn/o   sleep  
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son/o   sound  
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spir/o   breathe, breathing  
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tom/o   to cut, section, or slice  
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a-, an-   absence of, without  
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endo-   within  
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eu-   normal, good  
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poly-   many, much  
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tachy-   fast, rapid  
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-algia   pain  
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-ar, -ary, -eal   pertaining to  
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-cele   hernia or protrusion  
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-centesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid  
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-ectasis   stretching out, dilation, expansion  
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-emia   in the blood  
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-gram   record, radiographic image  
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-graph   instrument used to record, record  
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-graphy   process of recording, radiographic imaging  
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-meter   instrument used to measure  
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-metry   measurement  
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-pexy   surgical fixation, suspension  
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-pnea   breathing  
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-rrhagia   rapid flow of blood  
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-scope   instrument used for visual examination  
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-scopic   pertaining to visual examination  
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-scopy   visual examination  
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-spasm   sudden, involuntary muscle contraction (spasmodic contraction)  
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-stenosis   constriction or narrowing  
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-stomy   creation of an artificial opening  
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-thorax   chest, chest cavity  
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-tomy   cut into, incision  
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adenoiditis   inflammation of the adenoids  
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alveolitis   inflammation of the alveoli  
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atelectasis   incomplete expansion  
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bronchiectasis   dilation of the bronchi  
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bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchi  
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bronchogenic carcinoma   cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus (lung cancer)  
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bronchopneumonia   diseased state of the bronchi and lungs (inflammation of lungs that beings in the terminal bronchioles)  
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diaphragmatocele   hernia of the diaphragm  
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epiglottitis   inflammation of the epiglottis  
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hemothorax   blood in the chest cavity  
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laryngitis   inflammation of the larynx  
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laryngotracheobronchitits (LTB)   inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (croup)  
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lobar pneumonia   pertaining to the lobes; diseased state of the lung  
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nasopharyngitis   inflammation of the nose and pharynx  
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pharyngitis   inflammation of the pharynx  
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pleuritis   inflammation of the pleura (Pleurisy)  
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pneumatocele   hernia of the lung  
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pneumoconiosis   abnormal condidiont of dust in the lungs  
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pneumonia   diseased state of the lung (infection and inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi)  
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pneumonitis   inflammation of the lung  
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pneumothorax   air in the pleural cavity  
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pulmonary neoplasm   pertaining to the lung, new growth  
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pyothorax   pus in the pleural cavity (empyema)  
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rhinitis   inflammation of the nose  
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rhinomycosis   abnormal condition of fungus in the nose  
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rhinorrhagia   rapid flow of blood from the nose (epistaxis)  
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sinusitis   inflammation of the sinuses  
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thoracalgia   pain in the chest  
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tonsillitis   inflammation of the tonsils  
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tacheitis   inflammation of the trachea  
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tracheostenosis   narrowing of the trachea  
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acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)   respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury. Symptoms include dyspnea, tachypnea, and cyanosis  
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asthma   respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, caused by constriction and inflammation of airways that is reversible between attacks  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   progressive lung disease restricting air flow. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two main components.  
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coccidiodomycosis   fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body  
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cor pulmonale   serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema  
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croup   condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx  
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cystic fibrosis   hereditary disorder of the exocrine glands characterized by excess mucuc production in the respiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms  
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deviated septum   one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury of the nasal septum  
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emphysema   stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity  
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epistaxis   nosebleed (rhinorrhagia)  
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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis   chronic progressive lung disorder characterized by increasing scarring  
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influenza   highly contagious and often severe viral infection of the respiratory tract  
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obstructive sleep apnea   repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing  
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pertussis   highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (Whooping cough)  
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pleural effusion   fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma  
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pulmonary edema   fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles, most often a manifestation of heart failure  
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pulmonary embolism   matter foreign to circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and its branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if sufficient size and number.  
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tuberculosis   infectious bacterial disease, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles, usually affecting the lungs  
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upper respiratory infection   infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx  
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adenoidectomy   exicision of the adenoids  
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adenotome   instrument used to cut the adenoids  
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bronchoplasty   surgical repair of a bronchus  
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laryngectomy   excision of the larynx  
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laryngoplasty   surgical repair of the larynx  
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laryngostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the larynx  
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laryngotracheotomy   incision of the larynx and trachea  
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lobectomy   excision of a lobe  
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pleuropexy   surgical fixation of the pleura  
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pneumonectomy   excision of a lung  
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rhinoplasty   surgical repair of the nose  
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septoplasty   surgical repair of the nasal septum  
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sinusotomy   incision into a sinus  
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thoracocentesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity (thoracentesis)  
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thoracotomy   incision into the chest cavity  
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tonsillectomy   excision of the tonsils  
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tracheoplasty   surgical repair of the trachea  
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tracheostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the trachea  
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trachotomy   incision into the trachea  
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Radiography   x-ray  
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Computed tomography (CT)   computerized radiographic images using x-rays to produce a series of sectional images  
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magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)   produces images by exposing body to high strength, computer-controlled magnetic fields.  
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Nuclear medicine (NM)   produces images by administering radioactive material to be delivered to the body part of interest. The tracer emits energy which the computer translates into two-dimensional images.  
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Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT)   an NM technique that yields three-dimensional computer constructed images  
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Positron emission tomography (PET)   an NM procedure where positron-emitting radioactive material is injected in the body. These positrons are picked up by a ring of detectors positioned around the body.  
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Sonography   ultrasound; process of recording sound  
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bronchoscope   instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi  
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bronchoscopy   visual examination of the bronchi  
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endoscope   instrument used for visual examination within  
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endoscopic   pertaining to visual examination within  
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endoscopy   visual examination within  
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laryngoscope   instrument used for visual examination of the larynx  
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laryngoscopy   visual examination of the larynx  
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radiograph   record of x-rays  
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radiography   process of recording x-rays  
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sonogram   record of sound  
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thoracoscope   instruments used for visual examination of the chest cavity  
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thoracoscopy   visual examination of the chest cavity  
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tomography   process of recording slices  
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capnometer   instrument used to measure carbon dioxide  
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oximeter   instrument used to measure oxygen  
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spirometer   instrument used to measure breathing  
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spirometry   a measurement of breathing  
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polysomnography   process of recording many tests during sleep  
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ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)   NM procedure performed by inhaling a radionuclide and injecting a radionuclide into an artery followed by imaging to show how well the inhaled air is distributed  
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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear   test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which causes TB  
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sputum culture and sensitivity (C&S)   test performed on sputum to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria and the antibiotics it is sensitive to  
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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)   grou[ of tests performed to measure breathing capacity and used to determine external respiratotry function  
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PPD (purified protein derivative)   test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to TB.  
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acapnia   condition of absence of carbon dioxide  
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alveolar   pertaining to the alveolus  
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anoxia   condition of absence of oxygen  
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aphonia   condition of absence of voice  
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apnea   absence of breathing  
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bronchoalveolar   pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli  
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bronchospasm   spasmodic contraction of the bronchi  
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diaphragmatic   pertaining to the diaphramg  
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dysphonia   condition of difficult speaking  
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dyspnea   difficult breathing  
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endotracheal   pertaining to within the trachea  
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eupnea   normal breathing  
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hypercapnia   condition of deficient carbon dioxide  
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hypernea   excessive breathing  
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hypocapnia   condition of deficient carbon dioxide  
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hypopnea   deficient breathing  
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hypoxemia   deficient oxygen in the blood  
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hypoxia   condition of deficient oxygen  
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intrapleural   pertaining to within the pleura  
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laryngeal   pertaining to the larynx  
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laryngospasm   spasmodic contraction of the larynx  
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mucoid   resembling mucus  
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mucous   pertaining to mucus  
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nasopharyngeal   pertaining to the nose and pharynx  
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orthopnea   able to breathe easier in an upright position  
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phrenalgia   pain in the diaphragm  
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pulmonary   pertaining to the lungs  
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pulmonologist   physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung  
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pulmonology   study of the lung  
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radiologist   physician who specializes in the use of xrays, ultrasound, and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease  
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radiology   study of xryas  
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rhinorrhea   discharge from the nose  
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tachypnea   rapid breathing  
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thoracic   pertaining to the chest  
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asphyxia   deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation  
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aspirate   to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract  
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bronchoconstrictor   agent causing narrowing of the bronchi  
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bronchodilator   agent causing the bronchi to widen  
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mucopurulent   containing both mucus and pus  
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nebulizer   device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment  
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nosocomial infection   an infection acquired during hospitalization  
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paroxysm   periodic, sudden attack  
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patent   open  
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