set 2 respiratory system

medical terminology

Acapina

condition of absence of carbon dioxide

Adenoiditis

inflammation of the adenoids

Adenotome

(rebel) instrument used to cut the adenoids

Alveolitis

inflammation of the alveoli

Alveolar

pertaining to the alveolus

Anoxia

condition of absence of oxygen

Aphonia

condition of the absence of voice

apnea

absence of breathing

Atelectasis

incomplete expansion

Bronchitis

inflammation of the bronchus

Bronchiectasis

dilation of the bronchi

Bronchoalveolar

pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

Bronchogenic carcinoma

cancerous tumour originating in a bronchus

Bronchoplasty

surgical repair of the bronchi

Bronchopneumonia

diseased state of bronchi and lungs

Bronchoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

Bronchoscopy

visual examination of the bronchi

Bronchospasm

spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

Capnometer

instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

Diaphragmatic

pertaining to the diaphragm

Diaphragmaocele

hernia of the diaphragm

Dysphonia

condition of difficult speaking

Dyspnea

difficulty breathing

Endoscope

instrument used to view within (a hollow organ or cavity)

Endoscopic

pertaining to view within

endoscopy

visual examination within (a hollow organ or cavity)

Endotracheal

pertaining to within the trachea

Eupnea

normal breathing

Hemothorax

blood in chest cavity

hematology

study of blood

Hematologist

specialist in blood and blood disorders

Hemoptysis

coughing up blood

Hypercapnia

condition of excessive carbon dioxide

Hyperpnea

forced breathing or breathing that is excessive

Hypocapnia

condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)

Hypopnea

deficient breathing

Hypoxemia

(rebel) condition of deficient oxygen

Hypoxia

(rebel) condition of deficient oxygen

Laryngeal

pertaining to the larynx

Laryngitis

inflammation of the larynx

Laryngoplasty

surgical repair of the larynx

Laryngostomy

creation of an artificial opening in to the larynx

Laryngotracheobrinchitis

inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi

Laryngotracheotomy

incision into the larynx and trachea

laryngoscope

instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

Laryngoscopy

process of viewing the larynx

Laryngospasm

spasmodic contraction of the larynx

Lobar pneumonia

disease state of the lung pertaining tot he lobes

lobectomy

excision of the lobes

Mucoid

resembling mucus

Mucous

pertaining to mucus

nasopharyngitis

inflammation of the nose and pharynx

Nasopharyngeal

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

Orthopnea

breathing is easier in straight position

Oximeter

instrument used to measure oxygen

Pharyngitis

inflammation of the pharynx

Phrenospasm

spasm of the diaphragm

phrenic

pertaining to the diaphragm

Pleuritic

pertaining to the pleura

Pleuritis

inflammation of the pleura

Pneumatocele

hernia of the lung

pneumoconiosis

abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

Pneumonia

diseased state of lung

Pneumonitis

inflammation of the lung

Pneumothorax

air in the chest cavity

Pneumonectomy

excision of the lung

Polysomnography

process of recording many (tests) during sleep

Pulmonary

pertaining to the lungs

Pyothorax

pus in the chest cavity

Radiography

process of recording xrays

Radiologist

physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using medical imaging

radiology

study of the use of radiant energy in diagnosing disease

Respirologist

specialist who studies and treats disease and disorders related to breathing

respirology

the study of breathing disorders and disease

Rhinitis

inflammation of the nose

Rhinomycosis

abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

Rhinoplasty

surgical repair of the nose

Rhinorrhagia

rapid flow of blood from the nose

Rhinorrhea

discharge from the nose

septoplasty

surgical repair of the septum

Septotomy

incision into the septum ( nasal )

Sinusitis

inflammation of a sinus

sonogram

the record of sound

Sonography

process of recording sound

Spirometer

instrument used to measure breathing (lung volume)

Spirometry

measuring breathing (air flow)

Tachypnea

rapid breathing

Thoracalgia

pain in the chest

Thoracentesis

(rebel) surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from chest cavity

Thoracocentesis

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid ( from chest cavity)

Thoracotomy

incision into the chest cavity

Thoracoscope

instrument used to visualize the chest cavity

Thoracoscopy

visual examination of the chest cavity

Thoracic

pertaining to the chest

Tomography

process of recording slices

Tonsillitis

inflammation of the tonsils

Tonsillectomy

excision of the tonsils

Tracheitis

inflammation of the trachea

Tracheoplasty

surgical repair of the trachea

Tracheostomy

creation of an artificial opening into the trachea