Medical Terminology: Respiratory System

Front 1

Rhin/o

Back 1

Nose

Front 2

Laryng/o

Back 2

Larynx (voice box)

Front 3

Trache/o

Back 3

Trachea (wind pipe)

Front 4

Pulmon/o

Back 4

Lungs

Front 5

Epiglott/o

Back 5

Epiglottis

Front 6

Bronch/o

Back 6

Bronchi (bronchus, singular)

Front 7

Pleur/o

Back 7

Pleura

Front 8

-capnia

Back 8

Carbon Dioxide

Front 9

Pharyng/o

Back 9

Pharynx (throat)

Front 10

Alveol/o

Back 10

Alveoli; air sac

Front 11

-pnea

Back 11

Breathing

Front 12

Pneum/o

Back 12

Air; Lungs

Front 13

Thorac/o

Back 13

Chest

Front 14

Lob/o

Back 14

Lobe

Front 15

Spir/o

Back 15

Breathe

Front 16

-phonia

Back 16

Voice

Front 17

Tonsill/o

Back 17

Tonsils

Front 18

-ptysis

Back 18

Spitting

Front 19

Ox/i

Back 19

Oxygen

Front 20

Bronchiol/o

Back 20

Bronchiole

Front 21

Anosmia

Back 21

Absence of the sense of smell

Front 22

Antitussive

Back 22

Agents used to alleviate coughing

Front 23

Asphyxia

Back 23

Condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen; suffocation

Front 24

Atelectasis

Back 24

Collapsed lung

Front 25

Bradypnea

Back 25

Slow respiratory rate

Front 26

Bronchodilator

Back 26

An agent used to open up constricted airways

Front 27

Coryza

Back 27

Head Cold

Front 28

Cystic Fibrosis

Back 28

Genetic/Hereditary disease resulting in buildup of thick mucus in the lungs

Front 29

Emphysema

Back 29

Condition due to decreased elasticity of the alveoli

Front 30

Epistaxis

Back 30

Nosebleed

Front 31

Expectorant

Back 31

Agent that thins bronchial secretions

Front 32

Hemoptysis

Back 32

Coughing/spitting blood

Front 33

Hypercapnia

Back 33

Excessive carbon dioxide (CO2) in the blood

Front 34

Hypoxemia

Back 34

Low oxygen in the blood

Front 35

Mantoux Test

Back 35

Test for tuberculosis

Front 36

Oximetry

Back 36

Method of monitoring oxygen saturation of hemoglobin

Front 37

Pertussis

Back 37

Whooping Cough

Front 38

Pleurisy

Back 38

Inflammation of the pleural membrane; also called pleuritis

Front 39

Pneumonia

Back 39

Inflammatory condition of the lungs due to infection

Front 40

Ventilation

Back 40

Movement of air into and out of the lungs

Front 41

Influenza

Back 41

Acute infectious respiratory viral infection

Front 42

Tuberculosis

Back 42

Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Asymptomatic

Granuloma production

Front 43

Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)

Back 43

Lungs no longer function

Front 44

Olfaction

Back 44

Smell occurs when airborne molecules are drawn into nasal cavity

Front 45

Gas Exchange

Back 45

Oxygen enters, carbon dioxide leaves

Front 46

Nasopharynx

Back 46

Posterior of nasal cavity

Front 47

Oropharynx

Back 47

Shared with digestive system

Front 48

Laryngopharynx

Back 48

Epiglottis to esophagus

Front 49

Pharynx

Back 49

(pharyng/o) Throat

Common opening for digestive and respiratory systems

Front 50

Larynx

Back 50

(laryng/o) Voice box

Responsible for phonation

Front 51

Trachea

Back 51

(trache/o) Windpipe

Divides to form L and R pulmonary bronchi

Front 52

Mediastinum

Back 52

Space between the lungs

Front 53

Pleura

Back 53

(pleur/o)

Serious Membrane

Front 54

Diaphragm

Back 54

Contraction = inspiration

Relaxation = exhalation

Front 55

Alveoli

Back 55

(alveol/o)

Site of gas exchange

Front 56

Pulmonary Ventilation

Back 56

Breathing

Front 57

External Respiration

Back 57

Gas exchange between alveoli and blood

Front 58

Internal Respiration

Back 58

Gas exchange between blood and cells

Front 59

Carina

Back 59

Branching point between L and R bronchi

Front 60

Asthma

Back 60

Inflammatory condition; constriction of airways due to bronchospasms

Front 61

Status Asthmaticus

Back 61

Persistent and intractable asthma

Front 62

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Back 62

Chronic bronchitis and emphysema

Front 63

Pleural Effusions

Back 63

Abnormal fluid in the pleural cavity

Front 64

Sputum Culture

Back 64

Mucus from the lung

Front 65

Lavage

Back 65

Irrigation of paranasal sinuses to remove mucopurulent material

Front 66

Corticosteroid

Back 66

Decrease Inflammation

Front 67

Decongestants

Back 67

Reduce Swelling

Front 68

Expectorants

Back 68

Thins Mucus

Front 69

Stridor

Back 69

High pitch, harsh breathing

Front 70

Oxygen Therapy

Back 70

Oxygen delivered through two short nasal prongs

Front 71

Ventilation

Back 71

Air flow

(Ventilator - device providing respiratory assistance for people unable to breathe)