chapter 12: respiratory system

bronchi

tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe

apex

uppermost portion of the lung

mediastinum

space between the lungs in the chest

adenoids

nasopharyngeal lymphatic tissue

pulmonary parenchyma

alveoli and bronchioles

laryngectomy

removal of the voice box

phren/o

diaphragm

hypoxemia

medical term for a condition of decreased oxygen in the blood

asbestosis

type of pneumoconiosis

orthopnea

breathing is easier in an upright position

pyothorax

collection of pus in the pleural cavity

percussion

sharp, short blows to the surface of the chest

pertussis

the “P” in DPT

croup

upper respiratory disorder where stridor occurs

dyspnea

difficult breathing

asthma

brachial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing, and cough

atelectasis

collapsed lung

expectoration

material is expelled from the lungs

pulmonary abscess

localized area of pus formation in the lungs

hemoptysis

splitting up blood from the lungs

endotracheal intubation

tube is placed through the mouth to the trachea to establish an airway

PPD

tuberculin test

COPD

airway obstruction associated with emphysema and chronic bronchitis

bronchoscopy

endoscopic examination

hypercapnia

high carbon dioxide levels in the blood