Ch5 Diagnostic Terms

bronchoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

bronchoscopy

visual examination of the bronchi

endoscope

instrument used for visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

endoscopic

pertaining to visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

endoscopy

visual examination within (a hollow organ or body cavity)

laryngoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

laryngoscopy

visual examination of the larynx

mediastinoscopy

visual examination of the mediastinum

thoracoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the chest cavity

thoracoscopy

visual examination of the chest cavity

polysomnography

process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea). Tests include electrooculography, electrocardiography, electromyography, electroencephalography, air flow monitoring, and oximetry.

capnometer

instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

oximeter

instrument used to measure oxygen

spirometer

instrument used to measure breathing

spirometry

a measurement of breathing (or air flow)