medical terminology chapter 7 terms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 acute respiratiry distress syndrome (ARDS) | a form of the sudden onset of severe lung dysfunction affecting both lungs, making breathing extremely difficult |
| airway inflammation | the swelling and clogging of the airways with mucus |
| airway obstruction | occurs when food or a foreign object blocks the airway and prevents air from entering or leaving the lungs |
| allergic rhinitis | an allergic reaction to airbone allergens that causes an increased flow of mucus |
| alveoli | the very small grape-like clustersfound at the end of each bronchiole |
| anoxia | the absence or nearly complete absence of oxygen from the body;s gases, blood, or tissues. |
| anthracosis | the form of pneumoconios caused by coal dust in the lungs; also known as black lung disease |
| antitussive | administered to prevent or relieve coughing |
| aphonia | the loss of ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds |
| apnea | the absence of spontaneous respiration |
| asbestosis | the form of pneumoconios caused by asbestos particles in the lungs |
| asphyxia | the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function |
| asphyxiation | any interruption of normal breathing resulting in asphyxia; also known as suffication |
| aspiration pneumonia | can occur when foreign substance, such as vomit, is inhaled into the lungs |
| asthma | a chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing |
| atelectasis | a condition in whiich the lung fails to expand completely due to shallow breathing or because the air passages are blocked |
| bacterial pneumonia | often caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae; is the only form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination |
| bradypnea | an abnormally slow rate of respiration usually of less than ten breaths per min. |
| bronchi | formed where the trachea divides into two branches known as the primary bronchi |
| bronchioles | the smallest branches of the bronchi |
| bronchodilator | medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs |
| bronchopneumonia | a localized form of pneumonia that often affects the bronchioles and surrounding alveoli |
| bronchorrhea | an excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi |
| bronchoscopy | the visual examination of the bronchi using a bronchoscope |
| bronchospasm | a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles that tighten and squeeze the airway shut |
| byssinosis | caused by inhaling cotton dust into the lungs and usually occurs after working in a textile factory |
| chest imaging | chest x-ray; a valuable tool for diagnosing pneumonia, lung tumors, pneumothorax, pleural effusion, tuberculosis, and emphysema |
| Cheyne-Strokes Respiration | a pattern of alternating periods of hypopnea or apnea followed by hyperpnea |
| chronic bronchitis | a condition where the airways have become inflamed and thickened, and there is an increase in the number and size of mucus-producing cells |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease disease in which it is hard to breath |
| cilia | the thin hairs located just inside the nostrils |
| collapsed lung | a lung that is unabble to expand to recieve air due to a pneumothorax or atelectasis |
| CPAP device | positive pressure ventilation device; treatment for sleep apnea that includes a mask, tubes, and a fan to create air pressure that pushes the tongue forward to maintain an open airway |
| croup | an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by obstruction of the larynx hoarsness and a barking cough |
| cyanosis | bluish discoloration of the skin due to lack of oxygen |
| cystic fibrosis | a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus |
| diaphragm | (anatomy) a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities |
| diaphragmatic breathing | a relaxation technique used to relieve anxiety |
| diphtheria | an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract. |
| dysphonia | any change in vocal quality, including hoarsness, weakness, or cracking of a boys voice during puberty |
| dyspnea | difficult or labored breathing; also known as shortness of breath |
| emphysema | the progressice loss of lung function that is commonly attributed to long term smoking |
| empyema | an accumulation of pus or infected fluid in the pleural cavity |
| endotracheal intubation | the passage of a tube through the nose or mouth into the trachea to establish or maintain an open airway |
| epiglottis | a lid like structure located at the base of the tongue |
| epistaxis | bleeding from the nose that is usually caused by an injury excessice use of blood thinners or bleeding disorders; also known as a nosebleed |
| ethmoid sinuses | located in the ethmoid bones, separated from the orbital cavity by only a thin layer of bone |
| eupnea | easy or normal breathing |
| exhalation | the act of breathing out |
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