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Exploring Medical Language Ch. 5 & 6
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Undergraduate 1
09/24/2006

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Term
NASAL SEPTUM
Definition
partition separating the right and left nasal cavities.
Term
NOSE
Definition
lined with mucos membrane and fine hairs. It acts as a filter to moisten ad warm the entering air.
Term
PARANASAL SINUSES
Definition
air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities.
Term
PHARYNX
Definition
serves as a food and air passageway. Air enters from the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx to the larynx. Food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into the esophagus.
Term
ADENOIDS
Definition
lymphoid tissue lovated behind the mouth
Term
tonsils
Definition
lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth.
Term
Larynx
Definition
(also called the voice box)
location of the vocal cords. Air enters from the pharynx
Term
epiglottis
Definition
flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of and keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing.
Term
trachea
Definition
(also called the windpipe)
passage way for air to the bronchi
Term
bronchus
Definition
one of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divides and subdivides. The branchings resemble a tree, herefore they are referred to as a bronchail tree.
Term
bronchioles
Definition
smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree.
Term
alveolus
Definition
air sacs at the end of the bronchioles. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walls and the capillaries
Term
lungs
Definition
two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobes, and the left has two lobes
Term
pleura
Definition
serous membrane covering each lung adn lining the thoracic cavity
Term
diaphragm
Definition
muscular partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It aids in the breathing process
Term
mediastinum
Definition
space between the lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures.
Term
adenoid/o
Definition
adenoids
Term
alveolo
Definition
alveolus
Term
bronchi
broncho
Definition
bronchus
Term
diaphragmato
Definition
diaphragm
Term
epiglotto
Definition
epiglottis
Term
laryngo
Definition
larynx
Term
lobo
Definition
lobe
Term
rhino
naso
Definition
nose
Term
pharyngo
Definition
pharynx
Term
pleuro
Definition
pleura
Term
pneumo
pneumato
pneumono
Definition
lung, air
Term
pulmono
Definition
lung
Term
septo
Definition
septum (wall off, fence)
Term
sinuso
Definition
sinus
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thoraco
Definition
thorax (chest)
Term
tonsillo
Definition
tonsil
Term
tracheo
Definition
trachea
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atelo
Definition
imperfect, incomplete
Term
capno
Definition
carbon dioxide
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hemo
hemato
Definition
blood
Term
muco
Definition
mucus
Term
ortho
Definition
straight
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oxo
oxi
Definition
oxygen
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pyo
Definition
pus
Term
somno
Definition
sleep
Term
spiro
Definition
breathe, breathing
Term
a-
an-
Definition
without or absence of
Term
endo-
Definition
within
Term
eu-
Definition
normal, good
Term
pan-
Definition
all, total
Term
poly
Definition
many, much
Term
algia
Definition
pain
Term
-ar
-ary
-eal
Definition
pertaining to
Term
-cele
Definition
hernia or protrusion
Term
-centesis
Definition
surgical puncture to aspirated fluid (with a sterile needle)
Term
-ectasis
Definition
stretching out, diation, expansion
Term
-emia
Definition
blood condition
Term
-gram
Definition
record, x-ray imaging
Term
-graphy
Definition
process of recording, x-ray imaging
Term
-meter
Definition
instument used to measure
Term
-metry
Definition
measurement
Term
-oxia
Definition
oxygen
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-pexy
Definition
surgical fixation, suspension
Term
-phonia
Definition
sound or voice
Term
-pnea
Definition
breathing
Term
-rrhagia
Definition
rapid flow of blood
Term
-scope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination
Term
-scopic
Definition
pertaining to visual examination
Term
-scopy
Definition
visual examination
Term
-spasm
Definition
sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
Term
-stenosis
Definition
constriction or narrowing
Term
-stomy
Definition
creation of an artificail opening
Term
-thorax
Definition
chest
Term
-tomy
Definition
cut into or incision
Term
adenoiditis
Definition
inflammation of the adenoids
Term
atelectasis
Definition
incomplete expansion (of the lung of a new born or collapsed lung)
Term
bronchiectasis
Definition
dilation of the bronchi
Term
bronchitis
Definition
inflammation of the bronchi
Term
bronchogenin carcinoma
Definition
cancerous tumore originating in the bronchus
Term
bronchopneumonia
Definition
diseased state of the bronchi and lungs
Term
diaphragmatocele
Definition
hernia of the diaphragm
Term
diaphragmatocele
Definition
hernia of the diaphragm
Term
epiglottitis
Definition
inflammation of the epigottis
Term
hemothorax
Definition
blood in the chest
Term
laryngitis
Definition
inflammation of the larynx
Term
laryngothracheobronchitis
Definition
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
Term
lobar pneumonia
Definition
pertaing to the lobes; diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more loves of the lung.)
Term
nasophayngitis
Definition
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
Term
pansinusitis
Definition
inflammation of all sinuses
Term
pharyngitis
Definition
inflammation of pharynx
Term
pleuritis
Definition
inflammation of the pleura (also called pleurisy)
Term
pneumatocele
Definition
hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through the chest)
Term
pneumoconiosis
Definition
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
Term
pneumonia
Definition
diseased state of the lung
Term
pneumonitis
Definition
inflammation of the lung
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
air in the chest, which causes collapse of the lung
Term
pulmonary neoplasm
Definition
pertaining to a tumor of new growth in the lung
Term
pyothorax
Definition
pus in the chest
AKA-empyema
Term
rhinitis
Definition
inflammation of the nose
Term
rhinomycosis
Definition
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
Term
rhinorrhagia
Definition
rapid flow of blood from the nose
AKA-epistaxis
Term
thoracalgia
Definition
pain in the chest
Term
tonsillitis
Definition
inflammation of the tonsils
Term
tracheitis
Definition
inflammation of the trachea
Term
tracheostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the trachea
Term
adult respiratory distress
Definition
respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury. Symptoms include dyspnea, rapid breathing, adn cyanosis. AKA-acute respiratory distress syndrome
Term
asthma
Definition
respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath
Term
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Definition
a group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow. One or mroe of the following is present: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, brochospasm, and bronchiolitis
Term
coccidiodomycosis
Definition
fugal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body
AKA- valley fever, or cocci
Term
cor pulmonale
Definition
serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema
Term
croup
Definition
condition resulting form acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stidor. It may be caused by viral or bacterial infection, allergy, or foreign body. Occurs mainly in children.
Term
cystinc fibrosis
Definition
hereditary disorder of the endocrine glads characterized by excess mucus production in the repiratory tract, pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms
Term
diviated septum
Definition
one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformaion or injury
Term
emphysema
Definition
stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
Term
epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed
synonymous with rhnorrhagia
Term
influenza
Definition
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
Term
legionaire disease
Definition
a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacerium
Term
obstructive sleep apnea
Definition
reptitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to absence of breathing
Term
pertussis
Definition
respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (synonymous with whooping cough)
Term
pleural effusion
Definition
escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation
Term
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Definition
a pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus common disease in patients with AIDS
Term
pulmonary edema
Definition
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
Term
pulmonary embolism
Definition
foreign matter, such as a blood clot, air, or fat clot, carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, where it blocks circulation
Term
tuberculosis
Definition
an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs
Term
upper respiratory infection
Definition
infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx
Term
adenoidectomy
Definition
excision of the adenoids
Term
adenotome
Definition
surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
Term
bronchoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of a bronchus
Term
laryngectomy
Definition
excision of the larynx
Term
laryngoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the larynx
Term
laryngostomy
Definition
creation of an artificial opening into the larynx
Term
laryngotracheotomy
Definition
incision of the larynx and trachea
Term
lobectomy
Definition
excision of a lobe
Term
pleuropexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the pleura
Term
pneumobronchotomy
Definition
incision of lung and bronchus
Term
pneumoectomy
Definition
excision of a lung
Term
rhinoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the nose
Term
septoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the (nasal) septum
Term
septotomy
Definition
incision into the (nasal) septum
Term
sinusotomy
Definition
incision of a sinus
Term
thoracocentesis
Definition
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity
Term
thoracotomy
Definition
incision into the chest cavity
Term
tonsillectomy
Definition
excisoin of the tonsils
Term
tracheoplasty
Definition
surgical repair of the trachea
Term
tracheostomy
Definition
creation of an artificial opening into teh trachea
Term
tracheotomy
Definition
incision of the trachea
Term
brochoscope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
Term
bronchoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the bronchi
Term
endoscope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity).
Term
endoscopic
Definition
pertaining to visual examination withing a hollow organ or body cavity.
Term
endoscopy
Definition
visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity.
Term
laryngoscope
Definition
instument used for visual examination of the larynx
Term
laryngoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the larynx
Term
thoracoscope
Definition
instument used for visual examination of the thorax
Term
thoracoscopy
Definition
visual examination of the thorax
Term
capnometer
Definition
instrument used to measure carbo dioxide
Term
capnometer
Definition
instrument used to measure carbo dioxide
Term
oximeter
Definition
instrument used to measure oxygen
Term
spirometer
Definition
instument used to measure breathing or lung volumes
Term
spirometry
Definition
a measurement of breathing or lung volumes
Term
ploysomnography
Definition
process of recording many (tests) during sleep
Term
anoxia
Definition
absense (deficiency) of oxygen
Term
acapnia
Definition
condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
Term
aphonia
Definition
absence of voice
Term
bronchoalveolar
Definition
pertaining t the brochi and alveoli
Term
bronchospasm
Definition
spasmodic contraction in teh bronchi
Term
diaphragmatic
Definition
pertaining to the diaphragm
Term
dysphonia
Definition
difficult speaking
Term
dyspnea
Definition
difficult breathing
Term
enotracheal
Definition
pertaining to within the trachea
Term
eupenea
Definition
normal breathing
Term
hypercapnia
Definition
condition of excessive carbon dioxide in the blood
Term
hyperpnea
Definition
excessive breathing
Term
hypocapnia
Definition
condition of deficient carbon dioxide in the blood
Term
hypopnea
Definition
dificient oxygen in the blood
Term
hypoxia
Definition
deficient oxygen (to the tissue)
Term
intrapleural
Definition
pertaining to within the pleura
Term
laryngeal
Definition
pertaining to the larynx
Term
laryngospasm
Definition
spasmodic contradiction of the larynx
Term
laryngospasm
Definition
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
Term
mucoid
Definition
resembling mucus
Term
mucous
Definition
pertaining to mucus
Term
nasopharyngeal
Definition
pertaining to the nose and phaynx
Term
orthopnea
Definition
able to breathe only in an upright position
Term
pulmonary
Definition
pertaining to the lungs
Term
rhinorrhea
Definition
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
Term
thoracic
Definition
pertaining to the chest
Term
airway
Definition
passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
Term
asphyxia
Definition
deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation
Term
aspirate
Definition
to withdraw fluid or to suction as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract
Term
bronchoconstrictor
Definition
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
Term
bronchodilator
Definition
agent causing the bronchi to widen
Term
cough
Definition
sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lung
Term
hiccup
Definition
sudded catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm AKA- hiccough
Term
hyperventilation
Definition
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal needs
Term
hypoventilation
Definition
ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs
Term
mucopurulent
Definition
containing both mucus and pus
Term
nebulizer
Definition
device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving repiratory treatment
Term
nosocomial infection
Definition
an infection acquired during hospitalizaiton
Term
paroxysm
Definition
periodic, sudden attack
Term
patent
Definition
open (an airway must be patent)
Term
sputum
Definition
mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
Term
ventilator
Definition
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted
Term
kidneys
Definition
two bean-shaped organs located on each side of the vertebral column on the posterier wall of the abdominal cavity behind the parietal peritoneum. Their function is to remove waste products from the blood and to aid in maintaining water adn electrolyte balance.
Term
nephron
Definition
urine-producing microscopic structure.
Term
glomerulus
Definition
cluster of capillaries at the entrance of the nephron. The process of fliltering the blood thereby forming urine, begins here.
Term
renal pelvis
Definition
funnel-shaped reservior that collects the urine and passes it to the ureter
Term
hilum
Definition
indentaiton on the medial side of the kidney where the ureter leaces the kidney
Term
ureters
Definition
two slender tubes, approximately 10 to 13 inches long, that recieve the urine from the kidneys and carry it to the posterior portion of the baldder
Term
urinary bladder
Definition
muscular, hollow organ that temporarily holds the urine. As it fills, the thick, musculare wall becomes thinner, and the organ increases in size
Term
urethra
Definition
lowest part of the urinary tract, through which the urine passes from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body. This narrow tube varries in length by sex. It is 1.5 inches in females and 8 in males. Serves as a urogenital pore for males also.
Term
urinary meatus
Definition
opening through which the urine passes to the outside
Term
cysto
vesico
Definition
bladder, sac
Term
glomerulo
Definition
glomerulus
Term
meato
Definition
meatus opening
Term
nephro
reno
Definition
kidney
Term
pyelo
Definition
renal pelvis
Term
uretero
Definition
ureter
Term
urethro
Definition
urethra
Term
albumino
Definition
albumin
Term
azoto
Definition
urea, nitrogen
Term
blasto
Definition
developing cell, germ cell
Term
glyco
glycos
Definition
sugar
Term
hydro
Definition
water
Term
litho
Definition
stone, calculus
Term
nocti
Definition
night
Term
oligo
Definition
scanty, few
Term
sono
Definition
sound
Term
tomo
Definition
cut, section
Term
urino
uro
Definition
urine, urinary tract
Term
-iasis
-esis
Definition
condition
Term
-lysis
Definition
loosening, dissolution, separating
Term
-megaly
Definition
enlargement
Term
-ptosis
Definition
drooping, sagging, prolapse
Term
-rrhaphy
Definition
suturing, repairing
Term
-tripsy
Definition
surgical crushing
Term
-trophy
Definition
nourishment, development
Term
-uria
Definition
urine, urination
Term
cysocele
Definition
protrusion of the bladder
Term
cystolith
Definition
stone in the bladder
Term
nephroptosis
Definition
drooping kidney
AKA- floating kidney
Term
pyelonephritis
Definition
inflammation of the renal pelvis and the kidney
Term
uremia
Definition
condition of urine (urea) in the blood
Term
ureterostenosis
Definition
narrowing of the ureter
Term
polycystic kidney disease
Definition
condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged
Term
renal calculi
Definition
stones in the kidney
Term
sepsis
Definition
a condition in which pathogenic microorganisms, usually bacteria, enter the blood stream causing a systemic inflammatory response to the infection AKA- septicema
Term
urinary tract infection
Definition
infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract
Term
cystolithotomy
Definition
incision of the bladder to remove a stone
Term
lithotripsy
Definition
surgical crushing of a stone
Term
nephroplexy
Definition
surgical fixation of the kidney
Term
nephrostomy
Definition
creation of an artificial opening into the kidney
Term
nyelolithotomy
Definition
incision of the renal pelvis to remove a stone
Term
ureterostomy
Definition
creation of an artificial opening into the uterer
Term
extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy
Definition
a noninvasive treatment for removal of a kidney or ureteral stone(s). By using ultrasound and fluoroscopic imaging, the stone is positioned at a focal point.
Term
intavenous urogram
Definition
x-ray image fo the urinary tract
AKA- pyelogram
Term
nephrography
Definition
x-ray imaging of the kidney
Term
retrograde urogram
Definition
x-ray image fo the urinary tract with a contrast medium instilled through urethral catheters by a cystoscope
Term
voiding cystourethrography
Definition
x-ray imaging of the bladder and the urethra
Term
urethroscope
Definition
instrument used for visual examination of the urethra
Term
urinalysis
Definition
multiple routine tests performed on a urine specimen
Term
anuria
Definition
absence of urine (failure of the kidneys to produce urine)
Term
diuresis
Definition
condition of urine passing through (increased excretion of urine.)
Term
glycosuria
Definition
sugar (glucose) in the urine
Term
hematuria
Definition
blood in the urine
Term
oliguria
Definition
scanty urine
Term
polyuria
Definition
much (excessive) urine
Term
urology
Definition
study of urinary tract
Term
catheter
Definition
flexible, tubelike device, such as a urinary catheter, for withdrawing or instilling fluids
Term
diuretic
Definition
agent that increases the formation and excretion of urine
Term
enuresis
Definition
invlountary urination (bed wetting)
Term
incontinence
Definition
inability to control bladder or bowels
Term
micturate
Definition
to urinate or void
Term
urodynamics
Definition
pertaining to thte force and flow of urine within the urinary tract
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