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?

<p>coal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'arteri/o' represent?

<p>artery</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'atel/o' mean?

<p>incomplete</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bi/o' refer to?

<p>life</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'bronch/o'?

<p>bronchus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bronchi/o' refer to?

<p>bronchus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'bronchiol/o' mean?

<p>bronchiole</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'carcin/o' mean?

<p>cancer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>heart</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'coni/o' mean?

<p>dust</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cortic/o' indicate?

<p>outer layer, outer region, cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyan/o' mean?

<p>blue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'cyst/o'?

<p>sac, cyst, bladder</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'cyt/o' refer to?

<p>cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'diaphragmat/o' refer to?

<p>diaphragm</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of 'embol/o'?

<p>plug</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'epiglott/o' mean?

<p>epiglottis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'fibr/o'?

<p>fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hem/o' refer to?

<p>blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'hist/o' mean?

<p>tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'laryng/o' indicate?

<p>larynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'lob/o' refer to?

<p>lobe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'muc/o'?

<p>mucus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'myc/o' mean?

<p>fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'nas/o' refer to?

<p>nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'orth/o' mean?

<p>straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ot/o' indicate?

<p>ear</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ox/o' refer to?

<p>oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pharyng/o' mean?

<p>pharynx</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'pleur/o'?

<p>pleura</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneum/o' mean?

<p>lung, air</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pneumon/o' refer to?

<p>lung, air</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'pulmon/o' mean?

<p>lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'py/o'?

<p>pus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'rhin/o' mean?

<p>nose</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sept/o' refer to?

<p>wall</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'sinus/o' mean?

<p>sinus, cavity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by 'somn/o'?

<p>sleep</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'spir/o' mean?

<p>breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'thorac/o' refer to?

<p>chest</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'trache/o' mean?

<p>trachea, windpipe</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'tuss/o' refer to?

<p>cough</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-algia' mean?

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-capnia' refer to?

<p>carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-centesis' mean?

<p>puncture to withdraw fluid</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-dynia' signify?

<p>pain</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectasis' mean?

<p>dilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ectomy' refer to?

<p>surgical removal</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-emia' mean?

<p>blood condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-genic' signify?

<p>produced by</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-gram' mean?

<p>record</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-graphy' refer to?

<p>process of recording</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ia' mean?

<p>condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ism' indicate?

<p>state of</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-itis' mean?

<p>inflammation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-logy' mean?

<p>study of</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-lytic' indicate?

<p>destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-meter' mean?

<p>instrument to measure</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-metry' refer to?

<p>process of measuring</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-oma' mean?

<p>mass, tumor</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osis' signify?

<p>abnormal condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-osmias' refer to?

<p>smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ostomy' mean?

<p>surgically create an opening</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-otomy' indicate?

<p>cutting into</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-phonia' refer to?

<p>voice, sound</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasm' mean?

<p>formation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plasty' indicate?

<p>surgical repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-plegia' mean?

<p>paralysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-pnea' refer to?

<p>breathing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-ptysis' mean?

<p>spitting</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhagia' signify?

<p>abnormal flow condition</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-rrhea' mean?

<p>discharge</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scope' refer to?

<p>instrument for viewing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-scopy' indicate?

<p>process of visually examining</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-spasm' mean?

<p>involuntary muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-stenosis' indicate?

<p>narrowing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does '-thorax' refer to?

<p>chest</p> 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?

<p>nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchial tubes, lungs</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gas exchange?

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

What does respiration encompass?

<p>ventilation, internal respiration, external respiration</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ventilation?

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

What does inhalation (inspiration) mean?

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

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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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