Medical Terminology Chapter 7 Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Key Word Parts in Medical Terminology

bronch/o, bronchi/o: Refers to the bronchial tubes or bronchus, essential for air passage to the lungs.
laryng/o: Represents the larynx, commonly known as the voice box, critical for speech production.
nas/o: Indicates the nose, which plays a vital role in respiration and olfaction.
ox/i, ox/o, ox/y: Pertains to oxygen, necessary for cellular respiration and overall metabolic processes.
pharyng/o: Relates to the throat or pharynx, the muscular tube that connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the esophagus and larynx.
phon/o: Refers to sound or voice, significant in communication and vocalization.
pleur/o: Relates to the pleura, a double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity.
-pnea: A suffix indicating breathing, used in various medical terms related to respiration.
pneum/o, pneumon/o, pneu-: Associated with the lung or air, critical for gas exchange in the respiratory system.
pulm/o, pulmon/o: Denotes lung, a primary organ for respiration.
sinus/o: Relates to the sinus, air-filled cavities within the skull that impact respiration and resonance of voice.
somn/o: Associated with sleep, important for recovery and health.
spir/o: Means to breathe, foundational for life and essential in various medical contexts.
thorac/o, -thorax: Refers to the chest or pleural cavity, which houses the heart and lungs.
trache/o, trachea: Indicates the windpipe or trachea, the main airway leading from the larynx to the bronchi.

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Explore key word parts related to the respiratory system in Medical Terminology Chapter 7. This quiz will help you familiarize yourself with important terms such as bronchus, larynx, and oxygen. Test your knowledge and improve your understanding of medical vocabulary.