Medical Terminology: Nose and Throat Terms

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What does the prefix 'rhino-' refer to?

Larynx

Stomach

Nose (correct)

Throat

What is rhinodynia?

Pain in the nose or nasal area.

What does nasal pertain to?

The nose.

What is rhinorrhagia?

Rapid flow of blood from the nose. Signup and view all the answers

What is a rhinolith?

Stone or concretion of the nose. Signup and view all the answers

What is a nasoscope?

Lighted instrument used for examination of the nasal cavity. Signup and view all the answers

What does nasogastric pertain to?

The nose and stomach. Signup and view all the answers

What does nasopharyngeal pertain to?

The nasopharynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is rhinomycosis?

Fungal infection of the nose. Signup and view all the answers

What does nasoseptal pertain to?

The nasal septum. Signup and view all the answers

What is rhinitis?

Inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nose. Signup and view all the answers

What does rhinesthesia pertain to?

Sense of smell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the pharynx?

Throat. Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngomycosis?

Any fungal infection of the throat. Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngoplegia?

Paralysis of the larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What does laryng(o) refer to?

Larynx (voice box). Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngitis?

Inflammation of the larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What does laryngeal pertain to?

The larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngostenosis?

Narrowing of the larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngectomy?

Excision of the larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is laryngocentesis?

Surgical puncture of the larynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngitis?

Inflammation of the throat. Signup and view all the answers

What does pharyngeal pertain to?

The pharynx. Signup and view all the answers

What is pharyngoplegia?

Paralysis of the throat. Signup and view all the answers

What is a tracheotomy?

Incision into the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheoplasty?

Plastic surgery of the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheostenosis?

Narrowing of the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheopathy?

Any disease of the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheorrhaphy?

Surgical creation of an opening into the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What is tracheitis?

Inflammation of the trachea. Signup and view all the answers

What does trache(o) refer to?

The trachea or windpipe. Signup and view all the answers

What does bronch(i) refer to?

Bronchi or bronchus, the air passages within the lungs. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchitis?

Inflammation of bronchi. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchiectasis?

Dilation of the bronchi. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchopneumonitis?

An inflammation of the lungs that originates at the bronchi. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchoplegia?

Paralysis of the bronchi. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchorrhea?

Excessive secretion of mucus from the bronchial mucous membrane. Signup and view all the answers

What is bronchoscopy?

Inspection or examination of the bronchi. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Prefix rhino- denotes anything related to the nose.
Rhinodynia refers to pain occurring in the nasal area.
Nasal describes something that pertains to the nose.
Rhinorrhagia is characterized by a rapid flow of blood from the nose, commonly known as epistaxis.
A rhinolith is a stone or concretion formed in the nose.
Nasoscope is a lighted instrument used to examine the nasal cavity.
Nasogastric pertains to both the nose and stomach, often used for tube feeding or medication.
Nasopharyngeal refers to the nasopharynx, the upper part of the throat behind the nose.
Rhinomycosis denotes a fungal infection specifically affecting the nose.
Nasoseptal relates to the nasal septum, the cartilage dividing the nasal cavity.

Medical Terminology: Inflammations and Conditions

Rhinitis is the inflammation of the nasal mucous membrane, often leading to congestion and discharge.
Rhinesthesia pertains to the sense of smell, important for detecting aromas.
The pharynx is commonly known as the throat, integral in both respiratory and digestive systems.
Pharyngomycosis indicates a fungal infection affecting the throat.
Laryngoplegia is the paralysis of the larynx, affecting voice production.
Laryngitis refers to inflammation of the larynx, causing hoarseness or loss of voice.
Laryngeal describes anything related to the larynx, which houses vocal cords.
Laryngostenosis indicates narrowing of the larynx, which can obstruct airflow.
Laryngectomy involves the surgical removal of the larynx, often due to cancer.
Laryngocentesis is a procedure that involves a surgical puncture of the larynx for therapeutic purposes.

Medical Terminology: Trachea and Bronchi

Tracheotomy is an incision made into the trachea (windpipe) to facilitate breathing.
Tracheoplasty involves plastic surgery on the trachea to correct abnormalities.
Tracheostenosis refers to narrowing of the trachea, which can impede airflow.
Tracheopathy encompasses any disease affecting the trachea.
Tracheorrhaphy is the surgical creation of an opening into the trachea.
Tracheitis is an inflammation of the trachea, often due to infection.
The prefix trache(o) refers specifically to the trachea or windpipe.
The prefix bronch(i) pertains to the bronchi or bronchus, the main air passages within the lungs.
Bronchitis refers to the inflammation of the bronchi, causing coughing and mucus production.
Bronchiectasis is characterized by the dilation of the bronchi, leading to frequent lung infections.
Bronchopneumonitis indicates inflammation of the lungs starting at the bronchi.
Bronchoplegia is the paralysis of the bronchi.
Bronchorrhea results in excessive secretion of mucus from the bronchial mucous membrane.
Bronchoscopy is a procedure for inspecting or examining the bronchi using a specialized scope.

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This quiz explores essential medical terminology related to the nose and throat, focusing on specific terms like rhinitis, rhinorrhagia, and more. Test your knowledge of these critical terms and their meanings in the context of medical language.