adenoid

adenoid/o

alveol

alveol/o

WR/combining form

adenoid

adenoid/o

WR/combining form

bronchi

bronchi/o

WR/combining form

bronch

bronch/o

WR/combining form

diaphragmat

diaphragmat/o

WR/combining form

epiglott

epiglott/o

WR/combining form

laryng

laryng/o

WR/combining form

lob

lob/o

WR/combining form

nas

nas/o

WR/combining form

rhin

rhin/o

WR/combining form

pharyng

pharyng/o

WR/combining form

pleur

pleur/o

WR/combining form

pneum

pneum/o

WR/combining form

pneumat

pneumat/o

WR/combining form

pneumon

pneumon/o

WR/combining form

pulmon

pulmon/o

WR/combining form

sept

sept/o

WR/combining form

sinus

sinus/o

WR/combining form

thorac

thorac/o

WR/combining form

tonsill

tonsill/o

WR/combining form

trache

trache/o

WR/combining form

atel

atel/o

WR/combining form

capn

capn/o

WR/combining form

hem

hem/o

WR/combining form

hemat

hemat/o

WR/combining form

muc

muc/o

WR/combining form

orth

orth/o

WR/combining form

ox

ox/o, or ox/i

WR/combining form

phon

phon/o

WR/combining form

py

py/o

WR/combining form

radi

radi/o

WR/combining form

somn

somn/o

WR/combining form

son

son/o

WR/combining form

spir

spir/o

WR/combining form

tom

tom/o

WR/combining form

a-

an-

P

absence of, without

(a- when WR begins with consonant)

(an- when WR begins with vowel)

P

endo-

P

within

P

eu-

P

normal, good

P

pan-

P

all, total

P

poly-

P

many, much

P

tachy-

P

fast, rapid

P

-algia

S

pain

S

-ar

-ary

-eal

S

pertaining to

S

-cele

S

hernia or protrusion

S

-centesis

S

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid

S

-ectasis

S

stretching, dilation, expansion

S

-emia

S

blood condition

S

-gram

S

record

S

-graph

S

instrument or recording

S

-graphy

S

process of recording, radio graphic imaging

S

-meter

S

instrument to measure

S

-metry

S

process of measuring

S

-pexy

S

surgical fixation (fastening in a fixed position)

S

-pnea

S

breathing

S

-ptysis

S

spitting

S

-rrhagia

S

rapid flow of blood

S

-scope

S

instrument used for visual examination

S

-scopic

S

pertaining to visual examination

S

-scopy

S

visual examination

S

-spasm

S

sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

S

-sphyxia

S

pulse

S

-stenosis

S

constriction or narrowing

S

-stomy

S

creation of an artificial opening

S

-thorax

S

chest

S

-tomy

S

cut into or incision

S

adenoiditis

adenoid/itis

inflammation of the adenoids

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disease/disorder

atelectasis

atel/ectasis (????)

incomplete expansion of the lung of a newborn or collapsed lung)

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disease/disorder

bronchiectasis

bronchi/ectasis (????)

dilation of the bronchi

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disease/disorder

bronchitis

bronch/itis

inflammation of the bronchi

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disease/disorder

bronchogenic carcinoma

bronch/o/genic carcin/oma

cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus

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disease/disorder

bronchopneumonia

bronch/o/pneum/o/nia (????)

diseased state of the bronchi and lungs, usually caused by infection

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disease/disorder

diaphragmatocele

diaphragmat/o/cele (????)

hernia of the diaphragm

built from word parts

disease/disorder

epiglottitis

epiglott/itis

inflammation of the epiglottis

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disease/disorder

hemothorax

hemo/thorax

blood in the chest (pleural space)

built from word parts

disease/disorder

laryngitis

laryng/itis

inflammation of the larynx

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disease/disorder

laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)

laryng/o/trache/o/bronch/itis

inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called " croup " )

built from word parts

disease/disorder

lobar pneumonia

lob/ar pneum/o/nia (????)

pertaining to the lobe(s) diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung)

built from word parts

disease/disorder

nasopharyngitis

nas/o/pharyng/itis

inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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disease/disorder

pansinusitis

pan/sinus/itis

inflammation of all sinuses

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disease/disorder

pharyngitis

pharyng/itis

inflammation of the pharynx

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disease/disorder

pleuritis

pleur/itis

inflammation of the pleura/pleurisy

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disease/disorder

pneumatocele

pneumat/o/cele

hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest)

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disease/disorder

pneumoconiosis

pneum/o/coni/osis

abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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disease/disorder

pneumonia

pneumon/ia

diseased state of the lung the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria such as Pneumococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, or Haemophilus; viruses; and fungi)

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disease/disorder

pneumonitis

pneumon/itis

inflammation of the lung

built from word parts

disease/disorder

pneumothorax

pneum/o/thorax

air in the chest (pleural space), which causes collapse of the lung

built from word parts

disease/disorder

pulmonary neoplasm

pulmon/ary neo/plasm

pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)

built from word parts

disease/disorder

pyothorax

py/o/thorax

pus in the chest (pleural space) also called empyema

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disease/disorder

pus in the chest (pleural space)

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

rhinitis

rhin/itis

inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose

built from word parts

disease/disorder

rhinomycosis

rhin/o/myc/osis

abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

built from word parts

disease/disorder

rhinorrhagia

rhin/o/rrhagia

rapid flow of blood from the nose (also called epistaxis, nose bleed)

built from word parts

disease/disorder

nose bleed

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

thoracalgia

thorac/algia

pain in the chest

built from word parts

disease/disorder

tonsillitis

tonsill/itis

inflammation of the tonsils

built from word parts

disease/disorder

tracheitis

trache/itis

inflammation of the trachea

built from word parts

disease/disorder

tracheostenosis

trache/o/sten/osis (???)

narrowing of the trachea

built from word parts

disease/disorder

respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

a combination of persistent lung diseases that obstruct the bronchial airflow. This could be asthma, chronic bronchitis or emphysema

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

Valley Fever fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

cor pulmonale

serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders like emphysema

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

generalized hereditary disorder of infants and children characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

where one part of the nasal cavity is smaller

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium legionella pneumophila

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to absence of breathing

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

Whooping cough respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whoop

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

Pneumocystis jirovecii a pneumonia caused by P. carinii; a fungus commonly seen in AIDS patients.

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disease/disorder

fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

foreign matter such as a blood clot air or fat carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

an infectious disease caused by an acid fast bacillus most commonly spread by inhalation of infected droplets

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

infection of the nose (sinuses), pharynx and larynx

NOT built from word parts

disease/disorder

adenoidectomy

adenoid/ectomy (????)

excision of the adenoids

built from word parts

surgical term

adenotome

aden/o/tome

instrument used to cut the adenoids

built from word parts

surgical term

bronchoplasty

bronch/o/plasty

surgical repair of a bronchus

built from word parts

surgical term

laryngectomy

laryng/ectomy

excision of the larynx

built from word parts

surgical term

laryngoplasty

laryng/o/plasty

surgical repair of the larynx

built from word parts

surgical term

laryngostomy

laryng/o/stomy

creation of an artificial opening into the larynx

built from word parts

surgical term

laryngotracheotomy

laryng/o/trache/o/tomy

incision of the larynx and trachea

built from word parts

surgical term

lobectomy

lob/ectomy

excision of a lobe of the lung

built from word parts

surgical term

pleuropexy

pleur/o/pexy

surgical fixation of the pleura

built from word parts

surgical term

peumonectomy

pneumon/ectomy

excision of a lung

built from word parts

surgical term

pneumobronchotomy

pneum/o/bronch/o/tomy

incision of lung and bronchus

built from word parts

surgical term

rhinoplasty

rhin/o/plasty

surgical repair of the nose

built from word parts

surgical term

septoplasty

sept/o/plasty

surgical repair of the (nasal) septum

built from word parts

surgical term

septotomy

sept/o/tomy

incision of the (nasal) septum

built from word parts

surgical term

sinusotomy

sinus/o/tomy

incision into a sinus

built from word parts

surgical term

thoracocentesis

thoac/o/centesis ????????

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity thoracentesis

built from word parts

surgical term

thoracotomy

thorac/o/tomy

incision into the chest cavity

built from word parts

surgical term

tonsillectomy

tonsill/ectomy

excision of the tonsils

built from word parts

surgical term

tracheoplasty

trache/o/plasty

surgical repair of the trachea

built from word parts

surgical term

tracheostomy

trache/o/stomy

creation of an artificial opening into the trachea

built from word parts

surgical term

tracheotomy

trache/o/tomy

incision into the trachea

built from word parts

surgical term

radiography

radi/o/graphy

radiographic images of internal organs using ionizing radiation

type of diagnostic imaging procedure

scans using radioactive material to determine the functional capacity of an organ

type of diagnostic imaging procedure

sonograms, or echo grams, using high-frequency sound waves to create an image of body organs

type of diagnostic imaging procedure

computerized images of body organs in slices, horizontally

type of diagnostic imaging procedure

gives information about the body's biochemistry by placing the patient in a magnetic field

type of diagnostic imaging procedure

endoscopes, which are lighted, flexible instruments, are used for visual examination of a hollow organ or body cavity

type of diagnostic procedure

diagnostic procedures performed on specimens such as blood, tissue, sputum, and urine

type of diagnostic procedure

diagnostic tests performed to determine lung function

type of diagnostic procedure

bronchoscope

bronch/o/scope

instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

built from word parts

diagnostic term

bronchoscopy

bronch/o/scopy

visual examination of the bronchi

built from word parts

diagnostic term

capnometer

capn/o/meter

instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

built from word parts

diagnostic term

endoscope

end/o/scope (?????)

instrument to visually examine within the body

built from word parts

diagnostic term

endoscopic

end/o/scopic (????)

pertaining to visual examination within the body

built from word parts

diagnostic term

endoscopy

end/o/scopy (????)

visual examination of the interior of a hollow-body organ by use of an endoscope

built from word parts

diagnostic term

laryngoscope

laryng/o/scope

instrument used to visual examination of the larynx

built from word parts

diagnostic term

laryngoscopy

laryng/o/scopy

visual examination of the larynx

built from word parts

diagnostic term

oximeter

ox/i/meter

instrument used to measure oxygen

built from word parts

diagnostic term

polysomnography (PSG)

poly/somn/o/graphy

process of o recording many (tests) during sleep to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea

built from word parts

diagnostic term

spirometer

spir/o/meter

an instrument to measure breathing or lung volumes

built from word parts

diagnostic term

spirometry

spir/o/metry

process of measuring breathing or lung volumes

built from word parts

diagnostic term

thoracoscope

thorac/o/scope

instrument used for visual examination fo the thorax

built from word parts

diagnostic term

thoracoscopy

thorac/o/scopy

visual examination of the thorax

built from word parts

diagnostic term

computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back, performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion

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diagnostic term/diganostic imaging

Chest X-Ray radiographic imaging of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/diagnostic imaging

diagnostic tool that uses nuclear medicine or radioactive material to evaluate pulmonary function & diagnose a pulmonary embolism; also known as V/Q scan or lung scan

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/diagnostic imaging

a test performed on sputum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

test performed on sputum to determine the presence of pathogenic bacteria

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

a portable instrument used to measure how fast air can be pushed out of the lung; used to help monitor asthma and adjust medications accordingly

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

a group of tests performed to measure breathing and used to determine respiratory function; when abnormal, they are useful in distinguishing COPD from asthma

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the fingertip

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term/laboratory

listening to body sounds through a stethoscope. Used for assessing and or diagnosing conditions of the lungs, pleura, heart and abdomen

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term

the act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained. A dull sound indicates the presence of fluid in a body space such as the pleural space

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diagnostic term

a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis

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diagnostic term

a medical instrument for listening to the sounds generated inside the body. Used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurements

NOT built from word parts

diagnostic term

acapnia

a/capn/ia

condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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complementary term

alveolar

al/veol/ar (????)

pertaining to the alveolus

built from word parts

complementary term

anoxia

an/ox/ia

condition of absence (deficiency of oxygen)

built from word parts

complementary term

aphonia

a/phon/ia

condition of absence of voice

built from word parts

complementary term

apnea

a/pne/a

absence of breathing

built from word parts

complementary term

bronchoalveolar

bronch/o/alveol/ar (???)

pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

built from word parts

complementary term

bronchospasm

bronch/o/spasm

spasmodic contraction in the bronchi

built from word parts

complementary term

diaphragmatic

diaphragm/atic

pertaining to the diaphragm (also called phrenic)

built from word parts

complementary term

dysphonia

dys/phon/ia

condition of difficult speaking (voice)

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complementary term

dyspnea

dys/pne/a

difficult breathing

built from word parts

complementary term

endotracheal

endo/trache/al (???)

pertaining to within the trachea

built from word parts

complementary term

eupnea

eu/pne/a

normal breathing

built from word parts

complementary term

hypercapnia

hyper/capn/ia

condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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complementary term

hyperpnea

hyper/pne/a

excessive breathing

built from word parts

complementary term

hypocapnia

hyp/o/capn/ia

condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)

built from word parts

complementary term

hypopnea

hypo/pne/a

deficient breathing

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complementary term

hypoxemia

hyp/ox/em/ia (????)

condition of deficient oxygen in the blood

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complementary term

hypoxia

hyp/ox/ia (????)

condition of deficient oxygen (to the tissue)

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complementary term

intrapleural

intra/pleur/al

pertaining to within the pleura (the space between the two pleural membranes)

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complementary term

laryngeal

laryng/e/al

pertaining to the larynx

built from word parts

complementary term

laryngospasm

laryng/o/spasm

spasmodic contraction of the larynx

built from word parts

complementary term

mucoid

muc/oid

resembling mucus

built from word parts

complementary term

mucous

muc/ous

pertaining to mucus

built from word parts

complementary term

nasopharyngeal

nas/o/pharyng/e/al

pertaining to the nose and pharynx

built from word parts

complementary term

orthopnea

orth/o/pne/a

able to breathe easier in a straight (upright) position

built from word parts

complementary term

phrenalgia

phren/al/gia (????)

pain in the diaphragm

built from word parts

complementary term

phrenospasm

phren/o/spasm

spasm of the diaphragm

built from word parts

complementary term

pulmonary

pulmon/ary

pertaining to the lungs

built from word parts

complementary term

pulmonologist

pulmon/o/logist

a physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

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complementary term

pulmonology

pulmon/o/logy

study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lung)

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complementary term

radiologist

radio/logist

physician who specializes in the use of x-rays, ultrasounds, and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

built from word parts

complementary term

radiology

radio/logy

study of x-rays (branch of medicine concerned with the use of x-rays, ultrasound and magnetic fields to diagnose and treat disease)

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complementary term

rhinorrhea

rhin/o/rrhea

discharge from the nose (as in a cold)

built from word parts

complementary term

tachypnea

tachy/pne/a

rapid breathing

built from word parts

complementary term

thoracic

thorac/ic

pertaining to the chest

built from word parts

complementary term

passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the passageway unobstructed

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

deprivation of oxygen for tissue use; suffocation

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

agent causing the bronchi to widen

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm (hiccough and singultus)

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

containing both mucus and pus

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

an infection acquired during hospitalization

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complementary term

periodic, sudden attack

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complementary term

open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea and bronchi (can be applied to any tubular passageway in the body, as in patent artery, allowing passage)

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complementary term

low-pitched, with a snoring quality, breath sounds heard with a stethoscope suggesting secretions in the large airways

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

mucus secretion from the lungs, bronchi and trachea expelled through the mouth

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

harsh, high-pitched breath sounds heard on inspiration; indicates an acute laryngeal obstruction

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

NOT built from word parts

complementary term

acid-fast bacillus

acronym

acute respiratory distress syndrome

acronym

carbon dioxide

acronym

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

acronym

continuous positive airway pressure

acronym

cardiopulmonary resuscitation

acronym

culture and sensitivity

acronym

chest x-ray

acronym

left lower lobe (of lung)

acronym

left upper lobe (of lung)

acronym

oxygen

acronym

obstructive sleep apnea

acronym

pulmonary embolism

acronym

purified protein derivative

acronym

respiratory distress syndrome

acronym

right lower lobe (of lung)

acronym

tuberculosis

acronym

upper respiratory infection

acronym

ventilation-perfusion scan

acronym