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adenoidectomy
(ad-e-noyd-EK-to-me) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: excision of the adenoids |
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| Surgical Term: surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids |
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bronchoplasty
(BRON-ko-plas-tee) |
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| Surgical Term: surgical repair of a bronchus |
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laryngectomy
(lar-in-JEK-to-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: excision of the larynx |
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laryngoplasty
(lar-IN-go-plas-tee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: surgical repair of the larynx |
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laryngostomy
(lar-in-GOS-to-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: creation of an artificial opening into the larynx |
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| Surgical Term: excision of a lobe (of the lung) |
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pleuropexy
(plu-ro-PEK-see) |
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| Surgical Term: surgical fixation of the pleura |
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pneumobronchotomy
(nu-mo-bron-KOT-o-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: incision of the lung and bronchus |
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pneumonectomy
(nu-mo-NEK-to-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: excision of a lung |
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rhinoplasty
(RI-no-plast-ee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: surgical repair of the nose |
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septoplasty
(sep-to-PLAS-tee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: surgical repair of the (nasal) septum |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: incision into the (nasal) septum |
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sinusotomy
(si-nu-SOT-o-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: incision of a sinus |
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Term
thoracocentesis
(tho-rak-o-sen-TEE-sis) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity (also called thoracentesis) |
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thoracotomy
(tho-ra-KOT-o-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: incision into the chest cavity |
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tonsillectomy
(ton-sil-EK-to-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: excision of the tonsils |
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tracheoplasty
(TRA-ke-o-plas-tee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: surgical repair of the trachea |
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tracheostomy
(tra-ke-OS-to-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: creation of an artificial opening into the trachea |
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tracheotomy
(tra-ke-OT-o-mee) |
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Definition
| Surgical Term: incision of the trachea |
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bronchoscope
(BRON-ko-scop) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi[image] |
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bronchoscopy
(bron-KOS-koh-pee) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the bronchi[image] |
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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. |
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endoscopic
(en-doh-SKOP-ic) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: pertaining to visual examination within a hollow organ or body cavity. |
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laryngoscope
(lar-IN-goh-skohp) |
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Definition
| instrument used for visual examination of the larynx[image] |
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laryngoscopy
(lar-in-GOS-koh-pee) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the larynx[image] |
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thoracoscope
(tho-RAK-oh-skohp) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: instrument used for visual examination of the thorax [image] |
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thoracoscopy
(tho-ra-KOS-koh-pee) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term: visual examination of the thorax [image] |
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Term
capnometer
(kap-NOM-e-ter) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function:
instrument used to measure carbon dioxide [image] |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: instrument used to measure oxygen saturation of the blood.[image] |
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spirometer
(spy-ROM-e-ter) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: instrument used to measure breathing[image] |
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spirometry
(spy-ROM-e-tree) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a measurement of breathing or lung volumes |
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polysomnography (PSG)
(pol-ee-som-NOG-rah-fee) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Sleep Studies: process of recording many tests during sleep. These tests include electrocardiography, electromyography, electroencephalography, air flow monitoring, and oximetry[image] |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Imaging Term: an x-ray image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart.[image] |
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Term
chest computed tomography (CT) scan
(toe-MOG-ra-fee) |
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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] |
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Term
ventilation perfusion scanning (VPS)
(ven-ti-LAY-shun)
(per-FEW-zhun) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Imaging Term: a nuclear medicine procedure used to diagnose pulmonary embolism and other conditions- also called a lung scan[image] |
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Term
acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
(AS-id-fast) (bah-SIL-eye) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic/Laboratory term:
a test performed on sputum to determind the presence of acid-fast bacilli which caused tuberculosis
[image] |
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arterial blood gases (ABGs)
(ar-tee-ree-al) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present.[image] |
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pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
(PUL-moh-ner-ee) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a group of tests performed to measure breathing, which is used to determine respiratory function or abnormalities. |
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pulse oximetry
(ok-SIM-e-tree) |
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Definition
| Diagnostic Term/Pulmonary Function: a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip[image] |
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Term
| purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test |
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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] |
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Definition
| condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood). |
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| absence (deficiency) of oxygen |
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bronchoalveolar
(bron-koh-al-VEE-oh-lar) |
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Definition
| pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli |
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bronchospasm
(BRON-koh-spazm) |
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Definition
| spasmodic contraction in the bronchi |
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diaphragmatic
(di-a-frag-MAT-ik) |
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Definition
| pertaining to the diaphragm |
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| difficulty speaking (voice) |
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endotracheal
(en-doh-TRAY-kee-al) |
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| pertaining to within the trachea |
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hypercapnea
(hi-per-KAP-nee-a) |
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| condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
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hypocapnia
(hi-poh-KAP-nee-a) |
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| condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
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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.) |
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Definition
| deficient oxygen in the blood |
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| deficient oxygen (to the tissues) |
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intrapleural
(in-tra-PLUR-al) |
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Definition
| pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes) |
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laryngospasm
(lar-ING-go-spazm) |
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Definition
| spasmodic contraction of the larynx |
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nasopharyngeal
(nay-zoh-fa-RIN-jee-al) |
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Definition
| pertaining to the nose and the pharynx |
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Definition
| able to breathe only in an upright position |
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pulmonary
(PUL-mow-ner-ee) |
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rhinorrhea
(rye-noh-REE-a) |
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| discharge from the nose (as in a cold) |
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| passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the passageway unobstructed. |
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| deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation |
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| to withdraw fluid or to suction as well as to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract. |
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bronchoconstrictor
(bron-KOH-kon-STRIK-tor) |
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Definition
| agent causing narrowing of the bronchi |
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bronchodilator
(bron-koh-di-LA-tor) |
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| agent causing the bronchi to widen |
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Definition
| sudden, noisy expulsion of the air from the lungs |
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Definition
| sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm |
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hyperventilation
(hi-per-ven-ti-LA-shun) |
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Definition
| ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs |
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hypoventilation
(hi-po-ven-ti-LA-shun) |
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Definition
| ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs |
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mucopurulent
(mew-koh-PUR-u-lent) |
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Definition
| containing both mucus and pus |
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| slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes) |
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| device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatments |
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nosocomial infection
(nos-O-KOH-mee-al) |
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Definition
| an infection acquired during hospitalization |
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| open (an airway must be patent) |
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| mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth |
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ventilator
(VEN-ti-LAY-tor) |
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Definition
| mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted. |
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