Medical Terminology Chapter 7 Vocab Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is the definition of Anoxia?

Absence of oxygen from the body's gases, blood or tissues (correct)

An infection in the lungs

Increased levels of oxygen in the body

Presence of carbon dioxide in the body

What disease is caused by coal dust in the lungs?

Anthracosis

What does Aphonia refer to?

The loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds

What is Apnea?

The absence of spontaneous respiration Signup and view all the answers

What lung disease results from the inhalation of asbestos particles?

Asbestosis Signup and view all the answers

What does Asphyxia mean?

The condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function Signup and view all the answers

What condition is defined as the state of being deprived of oxygen?

Asphyxiation Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes Asthma?

A chronic allergic disorder with severe breathing difficulty Signup and view all the answers

What is Atelectasis?

The collapse of part or all of a lung Signup and view all the answers

What does Bradypnea mean?

Abnormally slow rate of respiration Signup and view all the answers

What is Bronchiectasis?

A condition in which the lungs' airways become damaged Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Bronchodilator?

A medication that expands the opening of the passages into the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the infection that inflames air sacs in the lungs?

Bronchopneumonia Signup and view all the answers

What does Dysphonia refer to?

A change in vocal quality Signup and view all the answers

What is Dyspnea?

Shortness of breath Signup and view all the answers

What condition is characterized by the accumulation of air in the pleural space?

Pneumothorax Signup and view all the answers

What does Hemoptysis mean?

Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a Respiratory Therapist?

Professional who specializes in treating patients with respiratory conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is Sinusitis?

Inflammation of the sinuses Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Tuberculosis?

An infectious bacterial disease that usually attacks the lungs Signup and view all the answers

What is the procedure called for creating an opening into the chest cavity?

Thoracostomy Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Medical Terminology: Respiratory Disorders and Procedures

Anoxia: Lack of oxygen in the body's gases, blood, or tissues.
Anthracosis: Lung disease from coal dust exposure, also known as black lung disease.
Aphonia: Inability of the larynx to produce normal speech sounds.
Apnea: Absence of spontaneous breathing.
Asbestosis: Lung disease from asbestos inhalation, causing severe fibrosis and increased mesothelioma risk.
Asphyxia: Condition where the body is deprived of adequate air for functioning.
Asphyxiation: State of oxygen deprivation leading to unconsciousness or death, commonly known as suffocation.
Asthma: Chronic disorder with severe breathing difficulty, influenced by allergens and environmental factors.
Atelectasis: Collapse of lung sections due to airway blockage or shallow breathing.
Bradypnea: Abnormally slow breathing rate, typically fewer than 10 breaths per minute.
Bronchiectasis: Damage to lungs' airways, making mucus clearance difficult.
Bronchoconstrictor: Medication that narrows lung passage openings.
Bronchodilator: Medication that widens lung passage openings.
Bronchopneumonia: Infection causing inflammation of lung air sacs, often leading to fluid accumulation.
Bronchorrhagia: Rare term for bleeding from bronchi, now often termed pulmonary hemorrhage.
Bronchorrhea: Excessive mucus discharge from bronchi.
Bronchoscopy: Visual examination of bronchial tubes using a bronchoscope.
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration: Abnormal breathing pattern alternating between shallow and deep breaths.
Croup: Acute respiratory syndrome in children marked by laryngeal obstruction and barking cough.
Cystic Fibrosis: Genetic disorder causing thick mucus accumulation in lungs and pancreas.
Diptheria: Bacterial throat infection causing toxins that damage heart muscle; preventable by immunization.
Dysphonia: Variability in voice quality; includes hoarseness and vocal changes.
Dyspnea: Shortness of breath due to various respiratory issues.
Emphysema: Lung condition marked by reduced alveoli and destruction of lung structures, leading to decreased function.
Empyema: Pus accumulation in body cavities.
Endotracheal Intubation: Insertion of a tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway.
Epiglottis: Cartilage flap covering the windpipe during swallowing.
Epistaxis: Nasal bleeding.
Hemoptysis: Coughing up blood or blood-stained mucus.
Hemothorax: Blood collection in the pleural cavity.
Hyperpnea: Deep and rapid breathing surpassing normal at rest.
Hyperventilation: Rapid and deep breathing.
Hypopnea: Slowed or shallow breathing.
Hypoxia: Insufficient oxygen levels in tissues and cells.
Influenza: Contagious viral respiratory infection characterized by fever and severe discomfort.
Inhalation: Act of breathing in.
Laryngectomy: Surgical removal of the larynx.
Laryngitis: Inflammation of the larynx.
Laryngoplasty: Procedure to support vocal folds lacking strength or mobility.
Laryngoplegia: Paralysis of the larynx.
Laryngoscopy: Visual examination of the larynx.
Laryngospasm: Involuntary spasm of vocal folds.
Mediastinum: Cavity between lungs containing heart, vessels, trachea, and other structures.
Mycoplasma: Small bacteria lacking cell walls; can cause diseases.
Nasopharyngitis: Inflammation of the upper pharynx and surrounding areas.
Otolaryngologist: Specialist in ear, throat, and neck disorders.
Otorhinolaryngologist: ENT specialist diagnosing and treating ear, nose, and throat conditions.
Pertussis: Bacterial infection causing severe coughing and breathlessness.
Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx, commonly referred to as a sore throat.
Pharyngoplasty: Surgical repair of the pharynx.
Pleuralgia: Pain in the lungs.
Pleurectomy: Surgical removal of a portion of the pleura.
Pleurisy (Pleuritis): Inflammation of the pleura, causing sharp chest pain with breathing.
Pneumoconiosis: Fibrosis caused by dust accumulation in the lungs due to environmental exposure.
Pneumonectomy: Surgical removal of all or part of the lung.
Pneumorrhagia: Hemorrhage in the lungs.
Pneumothorax: Air accumulation in the pleural space, causing lung collapse.
Pulmonologist: Physician specializing in lung diseases.
Pyothorax: Presence of pus in the pleural cavity.
Rhinorrhea: Runny nose condition.
Sinusitis: Inflammation of the sinuses.
Sinusotomy: Procedure to create a communication from the sinus to the nasal cavity.
Spirometry: Measurement of breathing capacity using a spirometer.
Tachypnea: Rapid breathing rate exceeding 20 breaths per minute.
Thoracentesis: Needle puncture to obtain fluid from the pleural cavity.
Thoracostomy: Creation of an opening into the chest cavity.
Thoracotomy: Surgical incision into the chest wall.
Traheitis: Inflammation of the trachea.
Tracheoplasty: Surgical repair of the trachea.
Tracheostomy: Creation of a stoma in the trachea to facilitate airflow.
Tracheotomy: Emergency procedure to create an airway through the trachea.
Tuberculosis: Infectious bacterial disease primarily affecting the lungs, more severe in immunocompromised individuals.

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