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Medical Terminology
Chapter 8 Respiratory System
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Nursing
Undergraduate 1
05/30/2012

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aer/o
Definition
air
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alveol/o
Definition
alveoli
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anthrac/o
Definition
coal, coal dust
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bronch/o

bronchi/o

Definition
bronchus
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bronchiol/o
Definition
bronchiole
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carcin/o
Definition
cancer
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chondr/o
Definition
cartilage
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coni/o
Definition
dust
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diaphragmat/o
Definition
diaphragm
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epiglott/o
Definition
epiglottis
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laryng/o
Definition
larynx
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lob/o
Definition
lobe
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muc/o
Definition
mucus
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nas/o

rhin/o

Definition
nose
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or/o

stomat/o

Definition
mouth, mouthlike opening
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orth/o
Definition
straight
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ox/i

ox/o

Definition
oxygen
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pharyng/o
Definition
pharynx
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phon/o
Definition
sound, voice
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pleur/o
Definition
pleura
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pneum/o

pneumon/o

Definition
lung, air
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pulmon/o
Definition
lung
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sinus/o
Definition
sinus
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spir/o
Definition
breathing
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thorac/o
Definition
thorax
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tonsill/o
Definition
tonsil
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trache/o
Definition
trachea
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Abbreviation: ABGs
Definition
arterial blood gas
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Abbreviation: AFB
Definition
acid-fast bacillus
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Abbreviation: ARDS
Definition
acute respiratory distress syndrom
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Abbreviation: CF
Definition
cystic fibrosis
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Abbreviation: CO2
Definition
carbon dioxide
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Abbreviation: COPD
Definition
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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Abbreviation: CPAP
Definition
continous positive airway pressure
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Abbreviation: CPR
Definition
cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Abbreviation: CPT
Definition
chest physioptherapy
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Abbreviation: CXR
Definition
chest X-ray
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Abbreviation: DOE
Definition
dyspnea on exertion
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Abbreviation: MDI
Definition
metered dose inhaler
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Abbreviation: O2
Definition
Oxygen
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Abbreviation: OSA
Definition
obstructive sleep apnea
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Abbreviation: PE
Definition
pulmonary embolism
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Abbreviation: PFT
Definition
pulmonary function test
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Abbreviation: pH
Definition
potential of hydrogen (measure of acidity and akalinity)
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Abbreviation: PND
Definition
paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea
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Abbreviation: PPD
Definition
purified protein derivative
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Abbreviation: R
Definition
respirations
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Abbreviation: RA
Definition
room air
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Abbreviation: SIDS
Definition
sudden infant death syndrom
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Abbreviation: SOB
Definition
Shortness of breath
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Abbreviation: stat
Definition
immediatly
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Abbreviation: T&A
Definition
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
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Abbreviation: TB
Definition
tuberculosis
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Abbreviation: TV
Definition
tidal volume
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Abbreviation: URI
Definition
upper respiratory infection
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Abbreviation: VC
Definition
vital capacity
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acute bronchitis
Definition
infection and inflammation of bronchial airways
Term
acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Definition
acute, life-threatening condition of lung injury that develops secondary to some other lung trauma or disorder
Term
allergic rhinitis
Definition
inflammation of the nasal membranes, caused by allergies
Term
asbestosis
Definition
respiratory disease caused by chronic or repetitive inhalation of asbestos fibers
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asthma
Definition
disease marked by episodic narrowing and inflammtion of the airways, resulting in wheezing, SOB, and cough
Term
atelectasis
Definition
partial collapse of the alveoli and tiny airways of the lung
Term
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
Definition
a skill often taught in first-aid courses that helps restore a victim's breathing and circulation
Term
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Definition
group of diseases in which alveloar sacs are destroyed and chronic, severe SOB results
Term
coal worker's pneumoconiosis (CWP)
Definition

respiratory disease caused by chronic or repetitive inhalation of coal dust

also called black lung

Term
coryza
Definition

acute inflammation of the nasal mucosa

also called the common cold

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crackles
Definition
abnormal crackly lung sound-like the sound of Rice Krispies-heard with a stethoscope, caused by air passing over retained secretions or the sudden opening of collapsed airways
Term
croup
Definition
acute viral disease, usually in children, marked by a barking "seal like" cough and respiratory distress
Term
cystic fibrosis (CF)
Definition
fatal genetic disease that causes frequent respiratory infections, increased airway secretions and COPD in children
Term
deviated septum
Definition
condition in which the nasal septum is displaced to the side, causing the two nares to be unequal
Term
emphysema
Definition
disorder marked by abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchiole and destruction of the alveolar walls, resulting in loss of normal elasticity and in progressive dyspnea
Term
empyema
Definition
collection of infected fluid (pus) between the two pleural membrances that line the lungs
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epistaxis
Definition
episode of bleeding from the nose, commonly called a nose bleed
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hemoptysis
Definition
coughing up blood from the respiratory tract
Term
hemothorax
Definition
condition in which blood or bloody fluid has collected within the intrapleural space, causing lung compression and respiratory distress
Term
histoplamosis
Definition
systemic respiratory disease caused by Histoplasma capsulatum, a fungus found in soil contaminated with bird droppings
Term
hypercapnia
Definition
chronic retention of CO2, causing symptoms of mental cloudiness and lethargy
Term
influenza
Definition
common, contagious, acute viral respiratory illness (the flu)
Term
laryngitis
Definition
condtion of inflammation of the larynx, evidenced by a temporary hoarseness or loss of the voice
Term
legionellosis
Definition
bacterial lung infection caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila
Term
nasal polyps
Definition
rounded tissue growth on the nasal or sinal mucosa
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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
Definition
dysfunctional breathing that occurs when the upper airway is intermittently blocked during sleep
Term
orthopnea
Definition
labored breathing that occurs when lying flat that improves when sitting up
Term
pharyngitis
Definition
inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat)
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pleural effusion
Definition
excess collection of fluid in the intrapleural space
Term
pleurisy
Definition

condition in which the pleurae become infmaed, causing sharp inspiratory chest pain

also called pleuritis

Term
pneumoconiosis
Definition
any disease of the respiratory tract caused by chronic or repetitive inhalation of dust particles
Term
pneumonia
Definition
bacterial or viral infection of the lungs
Term
pneumothorax
Definition
condition in which air collects in the intrapleural space; catergorized as open, closed, spontaneous or tension and commonly called a collapsed lung
Term
pulmonary embolism (PE)
Definition
sudden obstruction of a pulmonary vessel by debris, blood clots or other matter
Term
pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)
Definition
contagious infection caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis organism, primarily affecting the lungs but sometimes also spreading to and affecting other organ systems
Term
rhonchi
Definition
coarse, gurgling sound heard in the lungs with a stethoscope, caused by secretions in the air passages
Term
silicosos
Definition
respiratory disease caused by chronic or repetitive inhalation of silica (quartz) dust
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sinusitis
Definition
inflammtion of the lining of the sinus cavities
Term
stridor
Definition
high-pitched upper airway sound heard without a stethoscope, indicating airway obstruction; a medical emergency
Term
upper respiratory infection (URI)
Definition

infection and inflammation of the upper-airway structures, usually caused by a virus

(common cold)

Term
wheeze
Definition
somewhat musical sound heard in the lungs, usually with a stethoscope, caused by partial airway obstruction (such as with asthma)
Term
aretial blood gas (ABG)
Definition
measurement of O2 and CO2 levels and acid-base balance (pH balance) in arterial blood
Term
Chest X-Ray (CXR)
Definition
radiological picture of the lungs
Term
Mantoux test
Definition
intradermal injection of tuberculin purified protein derivative (PPD) just beneath the surface of the skin to identify whether the patient has been exposed to tuberculosis
Term
Metered dose inhaler (MDI)
Definition
handheld device used to deliver medication to the patient's lower airways
Term
Nebulizer
Definition
Device that produces a fine spray or mist to deliver medication to a patient's deep airways
Term
Pleurodesis
Definition
Infusion of a sterile, irritating substance into the pleural space, causing the pleural linings to fuse to one another by developling scar tissue
Term
postural drainage
Definition
placement of the patient in various positions that facilitate drainage of secretions from the lungs, often done along with the chest physiotherapy (CPT)
Term
Pulmonary angiography
Definition
radiographic examination of pulmonary circulation after injection of contrast dye
Term
Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)
Definition
Group of tests that provide information regarding lung capacity; sometimes called spirometry
Term
pulse oximetry
Definition
indirect measurement of arterial-blood O2 saturation level, also known as the Spo2; the normal level in a person with healthy lungs is 97% to 99%
Term
sputum analysis
Definition
examination of mucus of fluid coughed up from the lungs
Term
Thoracentesis
Definition
surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid from the interpleural space; also called pleurocentesis
Term
Vital capacity (VC)
Definition
measurement of the volume of air that can be exhaled after maximum inspiration
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