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LaFleur Chapter 5: pgs 124-end
Surgical, Diagnostic, Complementary Terms
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Term
adenoidectomy

(ad-e-noyd-EK-to-me)
Definition
Surgical Term: excision of the adenoids
Term
adenotome

(AD-e-no-tom)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
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bronchoplasty

(BRON-ko-plas-tee)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical repair of a bronchus
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laryngectomy

(lar-in-JEK-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: excision of the larynx
Term
laryngoplasty

(lar-IN-go-plas-tee)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical repair of the larynx
Term
laryngostomy

(lar-in-GOS-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
Term
lobectomy

(lo-BEK-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: excision of a lobe (of the lung)
Term
pleuropexy

(plu-ro-PEK-see)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical fixation of the pleura
Term
pneumobronchotomy

(nu-mo-bron-KOT-o-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: incision of the lung and bronchus
Term
pneumonectomy

(nu-mo-NEK-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: excision of a lung
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rhinoplasty

(RI-no-plast-ee)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical repair of the nose
Term
septoplasty

(sep-to-PLAS-tee)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical repair of the (nasal) septum
Term
septotomy

(sep-TOT-o-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: incision into the (nasal) septum
Term
sinusotomy

(si-nu-SOT-o-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: incision of a sinus
Term
thoracocentesis

(tho-rak-o-sen-TEE-sis)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity (also called thoracentesis)
Term
thoracotomy

(tho-ra-KOT-o-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: incision into the chest cavity
Term
tonsillectomy

(ton-sil-EK-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: excision of the tonsils
Term
tracheoplasty

(TRA-ke-o-plas-tee)
Definition
Surgical Term: surgical repair of the trachea
Term
tracheostomy

(tra-ke-OS-to-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: creation of an artificial opening into the trachea
Term
tracheotomy

(tra-ke-OT-o-mee)
Definition
Surgical Term: incision of the trachea
Term
bronchoscope

(BRON-ko-scop)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi[image]
Term
bronchoscopy

(bron-KOS-koh-pee)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the bronchi[image]
Term
endoscope

(EN-doh-skohp)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: instrument used for visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity. Current trend is to use endoscopes for surgical procedures as well as viewing.
Term
endoscopic

(en-doh-SKOP-ic)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: pertaining to visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity.
Term
laryngoscope

(lar-IN-goh-skohp)
Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the larynx[image]
Term
laryngoscopy

(lar-in-GOS-koh-pee)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the larynx[image]
Term
thoracoscope

(tho-RAK-oh-skohp)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: instrument used for visual examination of the thorax [image]
Term
thoracoscopy

(tho-ra-KOS-koh-pee)
Definition
Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the thorax [image]
Term
capnometer

(kap-NOM-e-ter)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: instrument used to measure carbon dioxide [image]
Term
oximeter

(ok-SIM-e-ter)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: instrument used to measure oxygen saturation of the blood.[image]
Term
spirometer

(spy-ROM-e-ter)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: instrument used to measure breathing[image]
Term
spirometry

(spy-ROM-e-tree)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a measurement of breathing or lung volumes
Term
polysomnography (PSG)

(pol-ee-som-NOG-rah-fee)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Sleep Studies: process of recording many tests during sleep. These tests include electrocardiography, electromyography, electroencephalography, air flow monitoring, and oximetry[image]
Term
chest x-ray (CXR)
Definition
Diagnostic Imaging Term: an x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart.[image]
Term
chest computed tomography (CT) scan

(toe-MOG-ra-fee)
Definition
Diagnostic Imaging Term: computerized images of the chest created in sections from front to back. Used to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion. Computer tomography is used to visualize other body parts such as the abdomen and the brain[image]
Term
ventilation perfusion scanning (VPS)

(ven-ti-LAY-shun)
(per-FEW-zhun)
Definition
Diagnostic Imaging Term: a nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary embolism and other conditions- also called a lung scan[image]
Term
acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

(AS-id-fast) (bah-SIL-eye)
Definition
Diagnostic/Laboratory term: a test performed on sputum to determind the presence of acid-fast bacilli which caused tuberculosis [image]
Term
arterial blood gases (ABGs)

(ar-tee-ree-al)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present.[image]
Term
pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

(PUL-moh-ner-ee)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a group of tests performed to measure breathing, which is used to determine respiratory function or abnormalities.
Term
pulse oximetry

(ok-SIM-e-tree)
Definition
Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip[image]
Term
purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test
Definition
Diagnostic Term: a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis. PPD of the tuberculin bacillus is injected intradermally. Positive tests indicate pervious exposure, not necessarily active tuberculosis.[image]
Term
acapnia

(a-CAP-nee-a)
Definition
condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood).
Term
anoxia

(a NOK-see-a)
Definition
absence (deficiency) of oxygen
Term
aphonia

(a-FOH-nee-a)
Definition
absence of voice
Term
apnea

(AP-nee-a)
Definition
absence of breathing
Term
bronchoalveolar

(bron-koh-al-VEE-oh-lar)
Definition
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
Term
bronchospasm

(BRON-koh-spazm)
Definition
spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
Term
diaphragmatic

(di-a-frag-MAT-ik)
Definition
pertaining to the diaphragm
Term
dysphonia

(dis-FOH-nee-a)
Definition
difficulty speaking (voice)
Term
dyspnea

(DISP-nee-a)
Definition
difficulty breathing
Term
endotracheal

(en-doh-TRAY-kee-al)
Definition
pertaining to within the trachea
Term
eupnea

(YOOP-nee-a)
Definition
normal breathing
Term
hypercapnea

(hi-per-KAP-nee-a)
Definition
condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)
Term
hyperpnea

(hi-perp-NEE-a)
Definition
excessive breathing
Term
hypocapnia

(hi-poh-KAP-nee-a)
Definition
condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)
Term
hypopnea

(hi-pop-NEE-a)
Definition
deficient breathing
Term
hypoxemia

(hi-pok-SEE-mee-a)

*note: the o from hypo has been dropped. The final vowel in a prefix may be dropped when the word to which it is added begins with a vowel.)
Definition
deficient oxygen in the blood
Term
hypoxia

(hi-POK-see-a)
Definition
deficient oxygen (to the tissues)
Term
intrapleural

(in-tra-PLUR-al)
Definition
pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes)
Term
laryngeal

(lar-IN-jee-al)
Definition
pertaining to the larynx
Term
laryngospasm

(lar-ING-go-spazm)
Definition
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
Term
mucoid

(MEW-koyd)
Definition
resembling mucus
Term
mucous

(MEW-kus)
Definition
pertaining to mucus
Term
nasopharyngeal

(nay-zoh-fa-RIN-jee-al)
Definition
pertaining to the nose and the pharynx
Term
orthopnea

(or-THOP-nee-a)
Definition
able to breathe only in an upright position
Term
pulmonary

(PUL-mow-ner-ee)
Definition
pertaining to the lungs
Term
rhinorrhea

(rye-noh-REE-a)
Definition
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
Term
thoracic

(tho-RAS-ik)
Definition
pertaining to the chest
Term
airway

(AIR-way)
Definition
passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the passageway unobstructed.
Term
asphyxia

(as-FIK-see-a)
Definition
deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation
Term
aspirate

(AS-per-ate)
Definition
to withdraw fluid or to suction as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract.
Term
bronchoconstrictor

(bron-KOH-kon-STRIK-tor)
Definition
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
Term
bronchodilator

(bron-koh-di-LA-tor)
Definition
agent causing the bronchi to widen
Term
cough

(kawf)
Definition
sudden, noisy expulsion of the air from the lungs
Term
hiccup

(HIK-up)
Definition
sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
Term
hyperventilation

(hi-per-ven-ti-LA-shun)
Definition
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
Term
hypoventilation

(hi-po-ven-ti-LA-shun)
Definition
ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
Term
mucopurulent

(mew-koh-PUR-u-lent)
Definition
containing both mucus and pus
Term
mucus

(MEW-kus)
Definition
slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes)
Term
nebulizer

(neb-u-LIZ-er)
Definition
device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatments
Term
nosocomial infection

(nos-O-KOH-mee-al)
Definition
an infection acquired during hospitalization
Term
paroxysm

(PAR-ok-sizm)
Definition
periodic, sudden attack
Term
patent

(PAY-tent)
Definition
open (an airway must be patent)
Term
sputum

(SPEW-tum)
Definition
mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
Term
ventilator

(VEN-ti-LAY-tor)
Definition
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted.
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