Med Term 10

CNDO

congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction - A condition where the tear duct is blocked, usually common in infants

CNS

central nervous system - The main control center of your body and is important for processing, getting, and replying to information

CO (Carbon Monoxide)

Carbon Monoxide - A colorless, odorless, and harmful gas obtained from non-complete burning of fuels

CO2

carbon dioxide - A heat-trapping gas, mainly known as the greenhouse gas

COAS

chronic open angle glaucoma - A vision loss condition, where the eye's internal pressure increases

COLD

chronic obstructive lung disease - A step-by step lung disease that makes it very hard for you to breathe

cong

congenital - Meaning a condition/trait that occurs during birth

conj

Conjunctiva, conjunctiva - Inflammation/infection of the outer membrane of eyeball, also including the inner eyelid known as pink eye

COPD

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease - A step-by step lung disease that makes it hard for you to breathe

CPAP

continuous positive airway pressure - Breathing therapy that transports a stream of air through a face mask, to help obtain a good airway for the patient

CPP

cerebral perfusion pressure - The pressure gradient that transports blood flow to the brain

CPR

cardiopulmonary resuscitation - A medical procedure that included on-going compression of the patient's chest

CPT

chest physiotherapy - A treatment where it helps clear out mucus from the lungs

Cror create

creatinine - A waste product made in the body that is obtained by muscle metabolism

CREST syndrome

calcinosis, Raynaud's esophageal dysfunction, - Three types of CREST syndrome

bronch/o-, bronchi/o-

bronchus

laryng/o-

Of or pertaining to the larynx, the lower throat cavity where the voice box is

nas/o-

Of or pertaining to the nose

оx/о-, ox/o-, ox/o-

addition of oxygen

pharyng/o-

Of or pertaining to the pharynx, the upper throat cavity

phon/o-

sound

pleur/o-

Of or pertaining to the ribs

-pnea

Pertaining to breathing

pneum/o-, pneumon/o-, pneu/o-

Of or pertaining to the lungs

pulm/o-, pulmon/o-

Of or relating to the lungs

sinus/o-

Of or pertaining to the sinus

somn/o-

Pertaining to sleep

spir/o-

Relates to breathing, respiratory functions

thorac/o--thorax

Of or pertaining to the upper chest, chest; the area above the breast and under the neck

thrache/o-, trachea

trachea