Medical Terminology: Nose and Throat Terms

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.