Medical Terminology
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Pharynx | Organ which is used by both the respiratory & digestive systems |
| nasopharynx | The section of pharynx associated with the mouth |
| Pulmonary functon test | a diagnostic test that is considered a nuclear medicine test that is especially useful in identifying pulmonary emboli |
| pulmonary angiography | a dianostics test used to diagnoise cystic fibrosis |
| patent | a term which means open or unblocked |
| pneumothorax | a condition which may result in a collapsed lung |
| Pneumoconiosis | a term that means abnormal lung dust |
| palate | the floor of the nasal cavity and the roof of the mouth |
| rhinorrhea | a term which means nose discharge |
| nasopharyngitis | a term that means inflammation of the nose & throat |
| empyema | a condition that is characterized by the destruction of the walls of alveoli resulting in over extended air sacs. |
| cystic fibrosis | a inherited condition |
| ENT | a abbreviation that stand for a pathological condition |
| pneumothorax | a term that means air in the chest |
| polysomnography | a diagnostic procedure monitors a patient while sleeping to indentify sleep apnea |
| bronchodilator | a medicatication used to relax muscle spasms in the bronchialtube |
| antihistamine | medication used to treat a allergy attack |
| respiratory membrane consists of | walls of alveoli and capillaries |
| diphtheria | a condition that is a bacterial infection of the upper resperatory system that is characterized by the formation of thick membranous film across the throat |
| ventilator | a machine that breaths for a patient who is unable to breath on his or her own |
| rhonchi | a term that means a high-pitched breathing ssound |
| facial bones | the paranasal sinuses are located here. |
| Types of pneumoconioosis | asbestosis, silicosis, anthracosis |
| cyaniosis | a term that means abnormal condition of blue |
| oxygen | the respiratory system in conjunction with the cardiovascular system delivers this to the cells o the body |
| eupnea | a term that means normal breathing |
| epiglottia | a opening through the vocal cords |
| alveoli | pulmonary capillaries tightly encase this |
| nasal septum | is divided down the middle by this |
| tracheostenosis | a term that means narrowing of the trachea |
| vital capacity | the volume of air that can be maximally exhaled after a maximum inhalation |
| otorhinolaryngologist | term that means study of ear, nose and throat |
| organs of the respiratory system | esophagus, trachea, lungs |
| cilia | small hairs that line the opening of the nose and the airways. |
| sputum cytology | a diagnostic procedure that is a test for malignant cells |
| epistaxis | a term that means nose bleed |
| Mycoplasma pneumonia | a condition thst is a fungal infection |
| PFT | a abbreviation that stands for a diagnostic test |
| pleurodynia | a term that means pleural pain |
| antitussive | a medication that relieves the urge to cough |
| aerosol therapy | a kind of medication that is suppended in a mist in order to be inhaled. |
| vital signs | temperature, respiration, heart rate |
| parts of the lungs | alveoli, bronchi, bronshioles |
| apex | tip top of lung |
| pleura | sac around lungs |
| base | bottom section of lung |
| oropharynx | palatine & lingual tonsils |
| SIDS | a abbrevation tht stands for a life threatening condition in babies |
| phlegm | mucus cough up from the respiratory tract |
| trachea | air is carried between the pharynx & the bronchial tubes in this |
| oximetry | diagnostic procedure that measures the oxygen level in blood |
| nasopharynx | the upper section of the pharynx |
| nares | the 2 external openings into the nasal cavities. |
| parts of resperation | ventilation, external resperation, internal resperation |
| ABGs | abbrevation that stands for a diagnostic laboratory test |
| expectorant | a medication that improves the ability to cough up mucus |
| tidal volume | is the amount of air that enters and exits the lungs during a quiet breath |
| hyperpnea | a term that means excessive (deep) breathing |
| asphyxia | a term that also means suffocation |
| bloodstream and cells | external repiration refers to the exchange of oxygen & carbon dixoide between_____________________________ |
| cardiopulmomaary resuscitation | is a emergency treatment given to patients after their breathing & heart stops |
| lymphatic system | tonsils in the throat are considered to be part of this system |
| pulmonary emboli | a condition that may cause a infarct in the lungs |
| mycoplasma | often refered to as walking pneumonia |
| asthma | a condition that causes constriction of the bronchial airways by bronchospasms |
| postral drainage | a therapeutic procedure that uses gravity to encourage the removal of secreations from the bronchi |
| functions fo the nasal cavity | warms inhaled air, removes dust & dirt from inhaled air, humidifies inhaled air |
| pneumonia | a serious lung infection that causes the alveoli to fill up with fluid. |
| CF | a condition in which patients produce thick mucus |
| cortiicosteroid | anti-inflammatory medication |
| pulmonary edema | excessive fluid is retained in the lung tissue |
| emphysema | a condition that destroys walls of the alveoli |
| pertussis | whoopin cough |
| empyema | also called pyothorax(pus in chest) |
| internal respiration | exchange of gases between blood and tissues |
| bronchography | lung x-ray after inhaling radiopaque dye. |
| anthracosis | black lung |
| cyanosis | blue tint to skin |
| external respiration | exchange of gasses between alveoli & blood |
| exhalation | air moves into the lungs |
| inhalation | air moves into the lungs |
| ronchi | musical breath sound during exhalation |
| larynx | voice box |
| diaphragm | muscle for inhalation |
| pharynx | throat |
| percussion | tapping on the surface of the body |
| VC | one of the lung capacity |
| decongestant | medication to reduce stuffiness |
| bronchoscopy | visual exam of the bronchi |
| tine test | a TB test |
| silicosis | associated with exposure to quarrying & glasswork |
| hypoventilation | bradypnea & hypopnea |
| mediastinum | center regionof the thoracic cavity |
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