Terminology The Respiratory System

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bronchogram

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record of the bronchus

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bronchitis

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inflammation of a bronchus

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bronchoplasty

Back 3

surgical repair of bronchus

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bronchoscope

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instrument to view inside of bronchus

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bronchospasm

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involuntary muscle spasm of bronchi

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bronchiectasis

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dilated bronchi

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laryngectomy

Back 7

excision of the voice box

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the voice box

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laryngoplasty

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surgical repair of the voice box

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laryngoplegia

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paralysis of the voice box

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laryngospasm

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muscle spasms in the voice box

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lobectomy

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excision of a (lung) lobe

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anoxia

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condition of no oxygen

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hypoxemia

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insufficient oxygen in the blood

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pleurocentesis

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puncture of the pleura

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pleuropexy

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surgical fixation of the pleura

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pulmonology

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study of the lung

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pulmonary

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pertaining to the lung

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thoracalgia

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chest pain

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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thoracotomy

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incision into the chest

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endotracheal

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pertaining to inside the trachea

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tracheostomy

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create an opening in the trachea

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tracheotomy

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incision into the trachea

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tracheostenosis

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narrowing of the trachea

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aphonia

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no voice

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dysphonia

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abnormal voice

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acapnia

Back 28

lack of carbon dioxide

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hypercapnia

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excessive carbon dioxide

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apnea

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not breathing

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bradypnea

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slow breathing

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dyspnea

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difficult, labored breathing

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hyperpnea

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excessive (deep) breathing

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hypopnea

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insufficient (shallow) breathing

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orthopnea

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(sitting) straight breathing

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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hemothorax

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blood in the chest

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pyothorax

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pus in the chest

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pneumothorax

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air in the chest

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endotracheal intubation

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Placing a tube through the mouth, through the glottis, and into the trachea to create a patient airway.

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epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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hemoptysis

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Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum

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hypoventilation

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To breathe both slow (bradypnea) and shallow(hypopnea)

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nasal canula

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Two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose; one prong is inserted into each nares.

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otorhinolaryngology

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Branch of medicine that treats conditions and diseases of the ear, nose and throat region.

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patent

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Open or unblocked, such as a patent airway

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percussion

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Using the fingertips to tap on a surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. Determined in part by the feel of the surface as it is tapped and the sound generated.

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phlegm

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Thick mucus secreted by the membranes that line the respiratory tract. When phlegm is coughed through the mouth, it is called sputum. Phlegm is examined for color, odor, and consistency.

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pulmonologist

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A physician who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system

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purulent

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Containing pus or an infection that is producing pus. Pus consists of dead bacteria, white blood cells, and tissue debris.

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rales

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Abnormal crackling sound made during inspiration. Usually indicates the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways.

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shortness of breath

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Term used to indicate that a patient is having some difficulty breathing. The causes can range from mild SOB after exercise to SOB associated with heart disease.

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hyperventilation

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To breath both fast (tachypnea) and deep (hyperpnea)

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internist

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A physician who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of internal organs, such as the respiratory system.

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pleural rub

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Grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together during respiration. It is caused when one of the surfaces becomes thicker as a result of inflammation or other disease conditions. This rub can be felt through the fingertips when they are placed on the chest wall or heard through the stethoscope.

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rhonchi

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somewhat musical sound made during expiration, often found in asthma or infection. Caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes.