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Medical Terms: Chapter 7
Medical Terminology Systems: A Body Systems Approach (Sixth Edition)-Barbara A. Glylys and Mary Ellen Wedding
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Physiology
Undergraduate 3
11/15/2011

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carbon dioxide
Definition
tasteless, colorless, odorless gas produced by body cells during the metabolic process
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cartilage
Definition
tough, elastic connective tissue that is more rigid than ligaments but less dense than bone
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cilia
Definition
any hairlike structure
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cilia escalator
Definition
mechanism of moving particles upward to the pharynx to be removed by coughing, sneezing, or swallowing by the cilia
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diffuse
Definition
moving or spreading out of a substance at random, rather than by chemical reaction or application of external forces
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homeostasis
Definition
state in which the regulatory mechanisms of the body maintain a constant internal environment despite changes in the external environment
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mucous membrane
Definition
moist tissue layer lining hollow organs and cavities of the body that open to the environment; also called mucosa
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oxygen
Definition
tasteless, odorless, colorless gas essential for human respiration
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septum
Definition
wall diving two cavities, such as the nasal septum, which separates the two nostrils
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serous membrane
Definition
thin layer of tissue that covers internal body cavities, the cells of which secrete a fluid that keeps the membrane moist; also called mucosa
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Connecting Body Systems: Blood, lymph, and immune
Definition
Tonsils, adenoids, and other immune structures in the respiratory tract protect against pathogens that enter through respiratory passageways
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COnnecting Body Systems: Cardiovascular
Definition
Respiratory system provides oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from cardiac tissue
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Connecting Body Systems: Digestive
Definition

Respiratory system provides oxygen needed for digestive function.

 

Respiratory system removes carbon dioxide produced by the organs of digestion

 

Respiratory and digestive system share a common anatomic structure.

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Connecting Body Systems: Endocrine
Definition
Respiratory system helps maintain a stable pH required for proper functioning of the endocrine glands
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Connecting Body Systems: Female Reproduction
Definition

Respiration rate increases in response to sexual activity.

 

Fetal respiration occurs during pregnancy.

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Connecting Body Systems: Genitourinary
Definition

Respiratory system supplise oxygen and removes carbon dioxide to maintain proper functioning of urinary structures

 

Respiratory system helps maintain pH for gonadal hormone function

 

Respiratory system assists the urinary structures in regulating pH by removing carbon dioxide.

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Connecting Body Systems:Integumentary
Definition
Respiratory system furnishes oxygen and disposes of carbon dioxide to maintain healthy skin
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Connecting Body Systems: Musculoskeletal
Definition

Respiratory system provides oxygen for muscle contraction

 

Respiratory system eliminates carbon dioxide produced by muscles

 

Respiratory system procides oxygen for bone development

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Connecting Body Systems:Nervous
Definition

Respiratory system provides oxygen for brain, spinal cord, and sensory organ functions,

 

Respiratory system helps maintain a stable pH for neural function

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anthrac/o
Definition
coal, coal dust
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atel/o
Definition
incomplete, imperfect
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coni/o
Definition
dust
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orth/o
Definition
straight
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pector/o
Definition
chest
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steth/o
Definition
chest
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phren/o
Definition
diaphragm; mind
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spir/o
Definition
breathe
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-osmia
Definition
smell
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-ptysis
Definition
spitting
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acidosis
Definition
excessive acidity of body fluids
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pleurisy
Definition
inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by coughing or deep breathing; also called pleuritis
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anosmia
Definition
absence of smell
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apnea
Definition
temporary loss of breathing
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sleep apnea
Definition
sleeping disorder in which breathing stops repeatedly for more than 10 seconds ,causing measurable blood deoxygenation
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CPAP
Definition
Continuous positive airway pressure machine is used to treat sleep apnea.
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asphyxia
Definition
Condition cause by insufficient intake of oxygen
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atelectasis
Definition
collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic and affect all or part of a lung
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cheyne- Stokes respiration
Definition
Repeated breathing pattern characterized by fluctuation in the depth of respiration, first deeply, then shallow, then not at all
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compliance
Definition
ease with which lung tissue can be stretched
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coryza
Definition
head cold, upper respiratory infection
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crackle
Definition
abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, caused by exudates, spasms, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli; also called rale
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croup
Definition
common childhood condition involving inflammation of the larynx, trachea, bronchial passages, and sometimes, lungs
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deviated nasal septum
Definition
displacement of cartilage dividing the nostrils
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epiglottitis
Definition
severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic structures that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
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epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed; nasal hemmorhage
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finger clubbing
Definition
enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes, commonly associated with pulmonary disease
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pertussis
Definition
acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound; also called whooping cough
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pneumoconiosis
Definition
disease caused by inhaling dust particles, including coal dust (anthracosis), stone dust (chalicosis), iron dust (siderosis), and asbestos particles (asbestosis)
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pulmonary edema
Definition
accumulation of extravasular fluid in lung tissues and alveoli, caused most commonly by heart failure
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rhoncus
Definition
abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation
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stridor
Definition
high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway
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sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
Definition
completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently normal, healthy infant, usually less than 12 months of age; also called crib death
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wheeze
Definition
whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation that results from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageway
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Mantoux test
Definition
intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity based on a positive reaction where the area around the test site becomes red and swollen
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oximetry
Definition
noninvasive method of monitoring the percentage of hemoglobin (Hb) saturated with oxygen; also called pulse oximetry
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polysomnography
Definition
test of sleep cycles and stages using continuous recordings of brain waves (EEGs), electrical activity of muscles, eye movement (electro-oculogram), respiratory rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, heart rhythm and, sometimes, direct observation of the person during sleep using a video camera
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pulmonary function tests
Definition
multiple tests used to evaluate the ability of the lungs to take in and expel air as well as perform gas exchange across the alveolocapillary membrane
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spirometry
Definition
measurement of ventilatory ability by assessing lung capacity and glow, including the time necessary for exhaling the total volume of inhaled air
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bronchoscopy
Definition
viscual examination of the bronchi using an endoscope (flexible fiberoptic or rigid) inserted through the nose or mouth and trachea for direct viewing of structures or for projection on a monitor
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laryngoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the larynx to detect tumors, foreign bodies, nerve or structural injury, or other abnormalities
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mediastinoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the mediastinal structures including the heart, trachea, esophagus, bronchus, thymus, and lymph nodes
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arterial blood gas (ABG)
Definition
test that measures partial pressure of oxygen, carbon dioxide, pH, and bicarbonate level of an arterial blood sample
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sputum culture
Definition
microbial test used to identify disease-causing prganisms of the lower respiratory tract, especially those that cause pneumonia
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sweat test
Definition
measurement of the amount of salt (sodium chloride) in sweat
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throat culture
Definition
test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci
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radiography
Definition
process of producing images using an x-ray passed through the body or area and captured on a film
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thoracic radiography
Definition
images of the chest taken from anteroposterior projection, posteroanterior projection, lateral projection, or a combination of these projections
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scan
Definition
imaging procedure that gather information about a specific organ or structure of the body. In some cases, small amounts of injected radionuclide (tracer) are used to enhance images
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lung scan
Definition
nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli
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aerosol therapy
Definition
lung treatment using various techniques to deliver medication in mist form directly to the lings or air passageways. techniques include nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers (MDIs), and dry powder inhalers (DPIs)
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lavage
Definition
irrigating or washing out of an organ, stomach, bladder, bowel, or body cavity with a stream of water or other fluid
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antral lavage
Definition
irrigation of the antrum (maxillary sinus) in chronic or nonresponsive sinusitis
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pleurectomy
Definition
excision of part of the pleura, usually parietal
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septoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a deviated nasal septum usually performed when the septum is encroaching on the breathing passages or nasal structures
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thoracentesis
Definition
surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity; also called pleurocentesis or thoracocentesis
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antihistamines
Definition
Block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues. (fexofenadine- Allegra; loratadine- Claritin)
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antitussives
Definition
relieve or suppress coughing by blocking the cough reflex in the medulla of the brain; should not be used with productive coughs (hydrocodone- Hycodan; dextromethorphan-Vicks Formula 44)
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bronchodilators
Definition
stimulate bronchial muscles to relax, thereby expanding air passages, resulting in increased air flow (albuterol- Proventil, Ventolin; salmeterol- Serevent)
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cortiocosteroids
Definition
act on the immune system by blocking production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions (beclomethasone dipropionate- Vanceril, Beclovent; triamcinolone- Azmacort)
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decongestants
Definition
constrict blood vessels of nasal passages and limit blood flow, which causes swollen tissues to shrink so that air can pass more freely through the passageways (oxymetazoline- Dristan; psudoephedrine- Drixoral, Sudafed)
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expectorants
Definition
Liquify respiratory secretions so that they are more easily dislodged during coughing episodes (guaifenesin- Robitussin, Organidin)
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