Medical Terminology: Respiratory

Flashcards containing vocabulary terms and definitions related to respiratory medical terminology.

brady-

slow.

dys-

painful or difficult.

tachy-

fast.

aspir/o

removal.

bronch/o

bronchus or bronchial tube.

pneumon/o

lung or air.

py/o

pus.

rhin/o

nose.

thorac/o

chest.

-oxia

oxygen.

-phonia

voice.

-rrhea

flow or excessive discharge.

-thorax

chest or pleural cavity.

aspiration

Inhalation of a foreign body, food, or fluid through the nose, throat, or lungs during inspiration.

bradypnea

Condition of slower-than-normal breathing.

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Disease characterized by reduced ability of the lungs to perform ventilation functions.

croup

Childhood disease characterized by a barking cough and high-pitched breathing.

pertussis

An airborne bacterial infection (whooping cough) affecting children mainly under six years old.

pleural effusion

Escape of fluid into the pleural cavity due to excessive fluid buildup.

pneumonia

Inflammation of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants.

pneumothorax

Collection of air or gas in the pleural space.

rhinorrhea

Runny nose.

rhinoplasty

Surgical repair of the nose.

rhonchi

A coarse rattling or high-pitched snoring sound heard during lung auscultation.

spirometry

Measurement of lung air capacity using a spirometer.

stridor

Harsh, high-pitched sound during respiration indicating airway obstruction.

thoracentesis

Surgical puncture of the chest wall to aspirate fluid from the pleural sac.

thoracostomy

Surgical creation of an opening in the chest to drain air or fluid.

tracheostomy

Surgical creation of an opening in the trachea to allow easier breathing.

ARDS

Acute respiratory distress syndrome.

PE

Pulmonary embolism.

CPAP

Continuous positive airway pressure.

TB

Tuberculin or tuberculosis.

URI

Upper respiratory infection.