Medical Terminology Chapter 7

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What does the combining form 'aer/o' refer to?

lung

vessel

dust

air (correct)

What does 'alveol/o' mean?

alveolus, air sac

What does 'angi/o' refer to?

vessel

What does 'anthrac/o' mean?

coal Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arteri/o' represent?

artery Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atel/o' mean?

incomplete Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bi/o' refer to?

life Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'bronch/o'?

bronchus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bronchi/o' refer to?

bronchus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bronchiol/o' mean?

bronchiole Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carcin/o' mean?

cancer Signup and view all the answers

What does the combining form 'cardi/o' refer to?

heart Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coni/o' mean?

dust Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cortic/o' indicate?

outer layer, outer region, cortex Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyan/o' mean?

blue Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cyst/o'?

sac, cyst, bladder Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyt/o' refer to?

cell Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diaphragmat/o' refer to?

diaphragm Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'embol/o'?

plug Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epiglott/o' mean?

epiglottis Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'fibr/o'?

fibers Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hem/o' refer to?

blood Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hist/o' mean?

tissue Signup and view all the answers

What does 'laryng/o' indicate?

larynx Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lob/o' refer to?

lobe Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'muc/o'?

mucus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myc/o' mean?

fungus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nas/o' refer to?

nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth/o' mean?

straight Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ot/o' indicate?

ear Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ox/o' refer to?

oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng/o' mean?

pharynx Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'pleur/o'?

pleura Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneum/o' mean?

lung, air Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneumon/o' refer to?

lung, air Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pulmon/o' mean?

lung Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'py/o'?

pus Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhin/o' mean?

nose Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sept/o' refer to?

wall Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sinus/o' mean?

sinus, cavity Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'somn/o'?

sleep Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spir/o' mean?

breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thorac/o' refer to?

chest Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trache/o' mean?

trachea, windpipe Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tuss/o' refer to?

cough Signup and view all the answers

What does '-algia' mean?

pain Signup and view all the answers

What does '-capnia' refer to?

carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What does '-centesis' mean?

puncture to withdraw fluid Signup and view all the answers

What does '-dynia' signify?

pain Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectasis' mean?

dilation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectomy' refer to?

surgical removal Signup and view all the answers

What does '-emia' mean?

blood condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-genic' signify?

produced by Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gram' mean?

record Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graphy' refer to?

process of recording Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ia' mean?

condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ism' indicate?

state of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' mean?

inflammation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logy' mean?

study of Signup and view all the answers

What does '-lytic' indicate?

destruction Signup and view all the answers

What does '-meter' mean?

instrument to measure Signup and view all the answers

What does '-metry' refer to?

process of measuring Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' mean?

mass, tumor Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' signify?

abnormal condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osmias' refer to?

smell Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ostomy' mean?

surgically create an opening Signup and view all the answers

What does '-otomy' indicate?

cutting into Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phonia' refer to?

voice, sound Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasm' mean?

formation Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasty' indicate?

surgical repair Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plegia' mean?

paralysis Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pnea' refer to?

breathing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ptysis' mean?

spitting Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhagia' signify?

abnormal flow condition Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhea' mean?

discharge Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scope' refer to?

instrument for viewing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' indicate?

process of visually examining Signup and view all the answers

What does '-spasm' mean?

involuntary muscle contraction Signup and view all the answers

What does '-stenosis' indicate?

narrowing Signup and view all the answers

What does '-thorax' refer to?

chest Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary functions of the respiratory system?

<ol> <li>Inhale fresh air into lungs 2. Exchange oxygen for carbon dioxide 3. Exhale stale air</li> </ol> Signup and view all the answers

What are the six organs of the respiratory system?

nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is gas exchange?

Delivery of oxygen, removal of carbon dioxide; respiratory system works with cardiovascular system. Signup and view all the answers

What does respiration encompass?

ventilation, internal respiration, external respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is ventilation?

flow of air between the outside environment and the lungs, inhalation and exhalation Signup and view all the answers

What does inhalation (inspiration) mean?

flow of air into the lungs, brings fresh oxygen into air sacs Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Respiratory System Terminology

aer/o: Refers to air (combining form).
alveol/o: Indicates alveolus or air sac (combining form).
angi/o: Relates to vessel (combining form).
bronch/o / bronchi/o: Both signify bronchus (combining forms, short and long versions).
cortic/o: Denotes outer layer or cortex (combining form).
cyan/o: Means blue (combining form).
diaphragmat/o: Represents diaphragm (combining form).
pulmon/o / pneum/o / pneumon/o: All refer to lung or air (combining forms, different lengths).
spir/o: Associated with breathing (combining form).
trache/o: Indicates trachea or windpipe (combining form).
-algia / -dynia: Both suffixes mean pain.
-ectomy: Refers to surgical removal (suffix).
-itis: Indicates inflammation (suffix).
-logy: Signifies the study of (suffix).

Functions of the Respiratory System

Inhales fresh air into lungs.
Exchanges oxygen for carbon dioxide.
Exhales stale air.

Organs of the Respiratory System

Includes nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, and lungs.

Gas Exchange

Involves delivery of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide.
Works with the cardiovascular system to meet cellular needs.

Types of Respiration

Ventilation: Flow of air between the environment and lungs (inhalation and exhalation are key processes).
Internal and External Respiration: Must be continuous to fulfill the needs of cells.

Inhalation

Also called inspiration; refers to the flow of air into the lungs, bringing fresh oxygen into air sacs.

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