medical Term module 7

Stridor

A high-pitched musical sound made on inspiration, caused by obstruction

Laryngostenosis

A narrowing or stricture of the voice box due to swelling or a blockage.

Tracheostomy

A permanent opening to keep the trachea patent for airflow, often created surgically in the neck

pneumocentesis

A surgical puncture to remove fluid from the lung

apnea

a temporary stoppage of breathing

bronchoscopy

a visual examination of the interior bronchi

bronchitis

An acute or chronic inflammation of the mucous membranes of the airways caused by irritation, infection or both

croup

An acute respiratory syndrome that occurs in children and infants characterized by laryngeal obstruction and barking cough

an antitussive drug acts to

prevent coughing

another term for inspiration

inhalation

asphyxia is

suffocation

COPD

Asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis belong to a group of chronic respiratory condition

branch of medicine that focuses on respiratory diseases

pulmonology

narrowing of a bronchus

bronchostenosis

Wheezes

continuous high-pitched whistling sounds, usually during expiration

orthopnea

difficulty breathing in any position except when sitting or standing

epistaxis

nosebleed

how is an expectorant used?

to improve the ability to cough up mucus

how is hypercapnia defined?

higher than normal concentration of carbon dioxide in the blood

hypercapnia is an increase in:

carbon dioxide

if a child has laryngeal spasms, a barking cough and stridor what is his diagnosis?

croup

If crackles are heard through a stethoscope, what sound is heard?

bubbling sound also called rales

If you are scheduled to have polysomnography, what kind of procedure are you having?

a sleep study

if you recive a diagnosis of epistaxis, what is wrong with you?

you have a nosebleed

IF you suddenly experience fever, chills, headache, body aches, what is your likely diagnosis?

influenza

if your diagnosis is hypoxemia, what is wrong with you?

your blood does not have enough oxygen

laryngitis

inflammation of the larynx

bronchitis

inflammation of the mucous membranes of the bronchial tubes

bronchospasm

involuntary contraction of the bronchi

loss of elasticity of lung tissue that causes the small airways to collapse during forced exhalation is referred to by what term?

emphysema

pulmonologist

medical doctor that treats respiratory disorders

bronchostenosis

narrowing or stricture of the bronchi

Normal respirations are described by what term?

Eupnea

oxygen in the blood is carried by

hemoglobin

Pleurocentesis is

surgical puncture of the pleura

pulse oximetry measures

oxygen saturation of the blood

rapid breathing is defined by what term?

tachypnea

rhinitis is inflammation in the

nose

Someone experiencing attacks of wheezing, shortness of breath that worsens with exercise or activity probably has what inflammatory airway disorder?

Asthma

the abbreviation CO2 represents

carbon dioxide

The air sacs in the lungs are the

alveoli

the inhalation of food into the lungs is termed

aspiration

the medical term for swallowing air is

aerophagia

The membrane that covers the lungs is the

pleura

The method used to deliver medication directly into the lungs is called what?

nebulized mist

the muscle under the lungs is the

diaphragm

the root in the word inspiration means?

breathing

The roots nas/o and rhin/o refer to the

nose

The scientific name for the throat is

pharynx

the term subphrenic means

below the diaphragm

the trachea divides into two

bronchi

The unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well infant is known as

SIDS

Total absence of oxygen in body tissues is known as

Anoxia

What are the 3 major disorders included in COPD?

Asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema

What does ABG stand for?

Arterial blood gas

What does CPR stand for?

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

What does MDI stand for?

Metered Dose Inhaler

What does PFT stand for?

Pulmonary Function test

What does the Mantoux test detect?

exposure to TB

What does the term anosmia refer to ?

Absence or decrease in the sense of smell

What does URI stand for?

Upper Respiratory Infection

What is bronchoscopy ?

Visual examination of the bronchus

What is a genetic lung disease that causes thick, sticky mucus buildup in the lungs and digestive tract?

Cystic fibrosis

What is atelectasis?

collapse of lung tissue

what is bronchiectasis ?

Dilation or expansion of the bronchus

A lobectomy is a procedure to remove a portion of the

lung

What is endotracheal intubation used for?

To administer oxygen, medication or anesthesia

What is rhinoplasty?

surgical repair of the nose

What is rhinorrhea?

watery discharge from the nose

What is the definition of pyothorax?

pus in the thorax

What is the medical term for the common cold?

Coryza

What is the medical term for whooping cough ?

pertussis

What is the medication administered that results in a loss of feeling sensation?

Anesthesia

What is the medication used to expand airways by relaxing muscle spasms?

Bronchodilator

What is the muscle that separates the lungs from the abdominal cavity?

diaphragm

What is the purpose of a thoracentesis?

to collect pleural fluid or to remove excess fluid or air from the pleural space

What is the term for difficulty breathing?

Dyspnea

What is the term for insufficient intake of oxygen due to chocking, toxic gases, electric shock, drugs, drowning, smoke or trauma?

Asphyxia

What is the term for paralysis of the larynx?

Laryngoplegia

What is treated by using a CPAP?

sleep apnea

What type of medication is used to suppress the inflammatory reaction that causes swelling and narrowing of the bronchi?

Corticosteroid

When the term anoxia is used. What does it refer to?

Absence of oxygen

When you use the body’s position to assist in the removal of secretions, what is this called?

Postural drainage

Respiration

breathing

Rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

Rhinorrhea

watery discharge from the nose

Laryngoplegia

paralysis of the larynx

Laryngitis

inflammation of the larynx

Bronchiectasis

dilation or expansion of the bronchus

Bronchoscopy

visual examination of the bronchus

Pleuradynia

pain in the pleura

Pleuritis

inflammation of the pleura

Cyanosis

abnormal condition of blue skin

Dyspnea

difficult or painful breathing

Bradypnea

slow breathing

Tachypnea

rapid breathing

Eupnea

normal breathing

Pyothorax

pus in the thorax

aerophagia

swallowing air

Crackles

bubbling sound, commonly heard during inspiration when there is fluid in the alveoli; rales