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What is the medical term for inflammation of the voice box?
What is the medical term for inflammation of the voice box?
laryngitis
What is the visual examination of the central area of the chest called?
What is the visual examination of the central area of the chest called?
mediastinoscopy
What is the term for involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box?
What is the term for involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box?
laryngospasm
What does the term 'cyan' refer to?
What does the term 'cyan' refer to?
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What are the cavities within the skull near the nose called?
What are the cavities within the skull near the nose called?
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What is the medical term for the removal of a lobe of the lung?
What is the medical term for the removal of a lobe of the lung?
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What is the term for the condition of easier breathing in an upright position?
What is the term for the condition of easier breathing in an upright position?
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What does 'laryngeal' pertain to?
What does 'laryngeal' pertain to?
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What is the term for the process of expelling sputum from the chest?
What is the term for the process of expelling sputum from the chest?
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What condition is characterized by decreased oxygen levels?
What condition is characterized by decreased oxygen levels?
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What type of pain is associated with the chest muscles?
What type of pain is associated with the chest muscles?
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What is the term for hoarseness or abnormal sound of the voice?
What is the term for hoarseness or abnormal sound of the voice?
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What is the medical term that pertains to the throat?
What is the medical term that pertains to the throat?
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What is the discharge from the nose called?
What is the discharge from the nose called?
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What is the nerve that sends messages to the diaphragm?
What is the nerve that sends messages to the diaphragm?
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What is the term for the removal of a lung?
What is the term for the removal of a lung?
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Match the following blood cells with their meanings:
Match the following blood cells with their meanings:
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What is the liquid portion of blood called?
What is the liquid portion of blood called?
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What hormone is secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production?
What hormone is secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production?
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What are the proteins in plasma that can be separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types called?
What are the proteins in plasma that can be separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types called?
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What is the plasma protein that maintains the proper amount of water in blood?
What is the plasma protein that maintains the proper amount of water in blood?
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What are the proteins made by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood called?
What are the proteins made by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood called?
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What is the term for a condition of a collapsed lung?
What is the term for a condition of a collapsed lung?
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What is the medical term for an incision of the chest?
What is the medical term for an incision of the chest?
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What is the term for inflammation of cavities in the skull?
What is the term for inflammation of cavities in the skull?
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What term describes rhythmic changes in breathing?
What term describes rhythmic changes in breathing?
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What is the removal of the tonsils called?
What is the removal of the tonsils called?
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What is the instrument used to measure breathing?
What is the instrument used to measure breathing?
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What is the medical term for an incision of the windpipe?
What is the medical term for an incision of the windpipe?
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What does 'thoracic' pertain to?
What does 'thoracic' pertain to?
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What is tracheal stenosis?
What is tracheal stenosis?
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What is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity called?
What is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity called?
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What is the term for an increase in the depth of breathing?
What is the term for an increase in the depth of breathing?
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Study Notes
Medical Terms
- Laryngitis: Inflammation of the voice box
- Mediastinoscopy: Visual examination of the central area of the chest
- Laryngospasm: Involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box
- Cyanosis: Bluish discoloration of the skin
- Sinusitis: Inflammation of the cavities within the skull near the nose
- Lobectomy: Removal of a lobe of the lung
- Orthopnea: Breathing is easier in an upright position
- Laryngeal: Pertaining to the voice box
- Exorthotion: Process of expelling sputum from the chest
- Hypoxia: Condition of decreased oxygen
- Pleurdynia: Pain associated with the chest muscles
- Dysphonia: Hoarseness (abnormal sound of the voice)
- Pharyngeal: Pertaining to the throat
- Rhinorrhea: Discharge from the nose
- Phrenic nerve: Nerve that sends messages to the diaphragm
- Pneumonectomy: Removal of a lung
Blood Cells
- Erythrocyte: Red blood cell
- Monocyte: White blood cell; phagocyte and precursor of a macrophage
- Thrombocyte: Platelet
- Hematopoietic stem cell: Bone marrow cell; gives rise to many types of blood cells
- Lymphocyte: Leukocyte formed in lymph tissue; produces antibodies
- Eosinophil: Leukocyte with dense reddish granules; associated with allergic reactions
- Neutrophil: Leukocyte (poly) formed in bone marrow and having neutral-staining granules
- Basophil: Leukocyte whose granules have an affinity for basic stain; releases histamine and heparin
Blood Components
- Plasma: Liquid portion of blood
- Erythropoietin (EPO): Hormone secreted by the kidney to stimulate erythrocyte production in bone marrow
- Globulin: Proteins in plasma; can be separated into alpha, beta, and gamma types
- Prothrombin: Plasma protein that maintains the proper amount of water in blood
- Antibodies: Proteins made by lymphocytes in response to antigens in the blood
Other Medical Terms
- Myeloma: Malignant neoplasm of bone marrow
- Erythropoiesis: Process that produces red blood cells
- Bilirubin: Yellow substance produced when aged red blood cells break down
- Fibrinogen: Protein produced in the liver, helps blood clot
- Platelet: Cell fragment without a nucleus, involved in clotting
- Poikilocytosis: Variation in the shapes of red blood cells
- Leukapheresis: Procedure that removes white blood cells from the blood; returns remaining blood to the patient
Respiratory Terms
- Telectasis: Condition of a collapsed lung
- Thoracotomy: Incision of the chest
- Sinusitis: Inflammation of cavities in the skull
- Cheyne-Stokes: Rhythmic changes in breathing
- Tonsillectomy: Removal of the tonsils
- Spirometer: Instrument to measure breathing
- Tracheotomy: Incision of the windpipe
- Thoracic: Pertaining to the chest
- Tracheal stenosis: Narrowing of the windpipe
- Empyema: Collection of pus in the pleural cavity
- Hyperpnea: Increase in depth of breathing
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Test your knowledge of essential medical terms related to respiratory conditions and blood cells. This quiz covers definitions and meanings of various medical terminologies that are commonly used in healthcare. Perfect for students and professionals in the medical field.
