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What does the prefix 'rhino-' refer to?
What is rhinodynia?
Pain in the nose or nasal area.
What does nasal pertain to?
The nose.
What is rhinorrhagia?
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What is a rhinolith?
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What is a nasoscope?
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What does nasogastric pertain to?
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What does nasopharyngeal pertain to?
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What is rhinomycosis?
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What does nasoseptal pertain to?
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What is rhinitis?
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What does rhinesthesia pertain to?
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What is the pharynx?
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What is pharyngomycosis?
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What is laryngoplegia?
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What does laryng(o) refer to?
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What is laryngitis?
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What does laryngeal pertain to?
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What is laryngostenosis?
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What is laryngectomy?
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What is laryngocentesis?
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What is pharyngitis?
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What does pharyngeal pertain to?
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What is pharyngoplegia?
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What is a tracheotomy?
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What is tracheoplasty?
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What is tracheostenosis?
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What is tracheopathy?
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What is tracheorrhaphy?
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What is tracheitis?
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What does trache(o) refer to?
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What does bronch(i) refer to?
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What is bronchitis?
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What is bronchiectasis?
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What is bronchopneumonitis?
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What is bronchoplegia?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology: Nasal and Throat Related Terms
- 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.