front 1 Adenoidectomy | back 1 Excision of the adenoids. |
front 2 Alveolar duct | back 2 Small tube that leads from the terminal bronchiole to the respiratory bronchiole and is the point of attachment for alveoli. |
front 3 Alveolitis | back 3 Inflammation of the alveoli. |
front 4 Aphonia | back 4 Condition of the absence of one’s voice. |
front 5 Apne | back 5 A temporary absence of respiration. |
front 6 Asphyxi | back 6 Condition caused by a lack of oxygen that leads to impending or actual death. |
front 7 Aspirate | back 7 To withdraw fluid, tissue, or other substances from a body cavity, cyst, or tumor. |
front 8 Atelectasis | back 8 Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. |
front 9 Autonomic | back 9 Involuntary or unconscious. |
front 10 Benign | back 10 Non-cancerous. |
front 11 Bronchiectasis | back 11 Dilation of the bronchi. |
front 12 Bronchitis | back 12 Inflammation of the bronchus. |
front 13 Bronchodilators | back 13 A type of drug that causes small airways in the lungs to open up. |
front 14 Bronchogenic carcinoma | back 14 Cancer that begins in the tissue that lines or covers the airways of the lungs, including small cell and non-small cell lung cancer. |
front 15 Bronchopneumonia | back 15 Inflammation of the lung, particularly the bronchioles and alveoli, that is associated with bronchitis. |
front 16 Bronchoscope | back 16 A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. |
front 17 Bronchoscopy | back 17 A procedure involving a bronchoscope to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs. |
front 18 Bronchospasm | back 18 Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi. |
front 19 Carcinogen | back 19 Any substance that causes cancer. |
front 20 Cardiac notch | back 20 An indentation on the surface of the left lung. |
front 21 Carina | back 21 A ridge at the base of the trachea (windpipe) that separates the openings of the right and left main bronchi (the large air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs). |
front 22 Chronic | back 22 A condition that lasts a long time with periods of remission and exacerbation. |
front 23 Computerized tomography (CT) | back 23 A noninvasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays in order to reveal minute details about structures in the body. |
front 24 Conducting zone | back 24 The major functions of the conducting zone are to provide a route for incoming and outgoing air, remove debris and pathogens from the incoming air, and warm and humidify the incoming air. |
front 25 Cyanotic | back 25 Pertaining to abnormal color of blue (bluish color, lips and nail beds) caused by deoxygenation. |
front 26 Defensins | back 26 The lysozyme enzyme and proteins which have antibacterial properties. |
front 27 Diaphragm | back 27 A sheet of skeletal muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities that has to contract and relax for you to breathe. |
front 28 Dysphonia | back 28 Condition of difficult speaking, including hoarseness and change in pitch or quality of the voice. |
front 29 Dyspnea | back 29 Difficulty breathing. |
front 30 Epiglottitis | back 30 Inflammation of the epiglottis. |
front 31 Endoscope | back 31 A thin, tube-like instrument used to look at tissues inside the body. |
front 32 Endoscopy | back 32 A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body. |
front 33 Epiglottis | back 33 Leaf-shaped piece of elastic cartilage that is a portion of the larynx that swings to close the trachea during swallowing. |
front 34 Epistaxis | back 34 Nosebleed. |
front 35 Erythrocytes | back 35 Red blood cells. |
front 36 Eupnea | back 36 A mode of breathing that occurs at rest and does not require the cognitive thought of the individual; also known as quiet breathing. |
front 37 Expiration | back 37 Exhalation, or the process of causing air to leave the lungs. |
front 38 External nose | back 38 The surface and skeletal structures that result in the outward appearance of the nose and contribute to its numerous functions. |
front 39 Fauces | back 39 The opening of the oral cavity into the pharynx. |
front 40 Fibroelastic membrane | back 40 A flexible membrane that closes the posterior surface of the trachea, connecting the C-shaped cartilages. |
front 41 Glottis | back 41 Composed of the vestibular folds, the true vocal cords, and the space between these folds. |
front 42 Hard palate | back 42 Located at the anterior region of the nasal cavity and is composed of bone. |
front 43 Hemothorax | back 43 Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity. |
front 44 Hematologist | back 44 A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating blood disorders. |
front 45 Hematology | back 45 The study of blood and blood-forming issues. |
front 46 Hilum of the lung | back 46 A concave region where blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves also enter the lungs. |
front 47 Hypercapnia | back 47 Abnormally elevated blood levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide). |
front 48 Hyperpnea | back 48 Forced breathing or breathing that is excessive. |
front 49 Hypocapnia | back 49 Abnormally low blood levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide). |
front 50 Hypoxemia | back 50 Below-normal level of oxygen saturation of blood (typically <95 percent). |
front 51 Hypoxia | back 51 Lack of oxygen supply to the tissues. |
front 52 Inferior | back 52 A position below or lower than another part of the body proper. |
front 53 Influenza (flu) | back 53 An acute viral infection involving the respiratory tract. |
front 54 Inspiration | back 54 Inhalation, or process of breathing air into the lungs. |
front 55 Laryngeal | back 55 Pertaining to the larynx. |
front 56 Laryngitis | back 56 Inflammation of the larynx. |
front 57 Laryngopharynx | back 57 One of the three regions of the pharynx; inferior to the oropharynx and posterior to the larynx. |
front 58 Laryngoplasty | back 58 Surgical repair of the larynx. |
front 59 Laryngoscope | back 59 A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the larynx. |
front 60 Laryngoscopy | back 60 Examination of the larynx with a mirror or laryngoscope. |
front 61 Larynx | back 61 A cartilaginous structure inferior to the laryngopharynx that connects the pharynx to the trachea and helps regulate the volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs; also known as the voice box. |
front 62 Lobectomy | back 62 Excision of the lobe(s) of an organ. |
front 63 Lymphocytes | back 63 The second most common type of leukocyte and are essential for the immune response. |
front 64 Malignant | back 64 Cancerous. |
front 65 Mucus | back 65 A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body. |
front 66 Nasopharyngitis | back 66 Inflammation of the nose and pharynx. |
front 67 Nasopharynx | back 67 The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear. |
front 68 Nebulizer | back 68 A device used to turn liquid into a fine spray. |
front 69 Nosocomial infection | back 69 Infection acquired in hospital. |
front 70 Oropharynx | back 70 A passageway for both air and food; borders the nasopharynx and the oral cavity. |
front 71 Oximeter | back 71 Instrument used to measure the oxygenation of tissues. |
front 72 Pharyngeal tonsil | back 72 The tonsil located at the back of the throat; also known as the adenoid when swollen. |
front 73 Pharyngitis | back 73 Inflammation of the pharynx. |
front 74 Pharynx | back 74 A tube formed by skeletal muscle and lined by mucous membrane that is continuous with that of the nasal cavities; also known as the throat. |
front 75 Pleural effusion | back 75 An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity. |
front 76 Pleurisy | back 76 Inflammation of the pleura. |
front 77 Pneumoconiosis | back 77 A condition caused by the inhalation of dust. |
front 78 Pneumonectomy | back 78 Excision of the lung. |
front 79 Pneumonia | back 79 A severe inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli (tiny air sacs) are filled with fluid. |
front 80 Pneumothorax | back 80 An abnormal collection of air in the space between the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and the chest cavity that can cause all or part of the lung to collapse. |
front 81 Polysomnography (PSG) | back 81 Simultaneous and continuous monitoring of several parameters during sleep to study normal and abnormal sleep. |
front 82 Posterior | back 82 Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body. |
front 83 Pulmonary artery | back 83 Artery that arises from the pulmonary trunk. |
front 84 Pulmonary edema | back 84 Fluid accumulation in alveoli and bronchioles (related to heart failure). |
front 85 Pulmonary embolism | back 85 A blood clot within the lung. |
front 86 Radiologist | back 86 A doctor who has special training in creating and interpreting pictures of areas inside the body. |
front 87 Radiography | back 87 A procedure that uses x-rays to take pictures of areas inside the body. |
front 88 Radiology | back 88 The use of radiation or other imaging technologies to diagnose or treat disease. |
front 89 Respiratory zone | back 89 The respiratory zone includes structures that are directly involved in gas exchange. |
front 90 Rhinitis | back 90 Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose. |
front 91 Rhinoplasty | back 91 A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic. |
front 92 Rhinorrhea | back 92 Excess nasal drainage; also called a “runny nose.” |
front 93 Septal cartilage | back 93 The flexible hyaline cartilage connected to the nasal bone. |
front 94 Sinusitis | back 94 Inflammation of the sinuses. |
front 95 Soft palate | back 95 Located at the posterior portion of the nasal cavity and consists of muscle tissue. |
front 96 Sonogram | back 96 A computer picture of areas inside the body created by high-energy sound waves. |
front 97 Spirometry | back 97 The measurement of volume of air inhaled or exhaled by the lung. |
front 98 Sputum | back 98 Mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs by coughing. |
front 99 Stethoscope | back 99 An instrument is used to hear sounds produced by the heart, lungs, or other parts of the body. |
front 100 Sympathetic nervous system (SNS) | back 100 The division of the nervous system involved in our fight-or-flight responses. It continuously monitors body temperature and initiates appropriate motor responses. |
front 101 Tachypnea | back 101 Rapid breathing. |
front 102 Thoracalgia | back 102 Pain in the chest. |
front 103 Thoracentesis | back 103 Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs. |
front 104 Thoracic | back 104 Pertaining to the chest. |
front 105 Thoracoscope | back 105 A thin tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the chest. |
front 106 Thoracoscopy | back 106 Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope. |
front 107 Thoracotomy | back 107 An operation to open the chest. |
front 108 Tonsillectomy | back 108 Excision of the tonsils. |
front 109 Tonsillitis | back 109 Inflammation of the tonsils. |
front 110 Tracheitis | back 110 Inflammation of the trachea. |
front 111 Tracheostomy | back 111 Surgery to create an opening into the trachea. |
front 112 Tracheotomy | back 112 Surgical incision of the trachea. |
front 113 Trachea | back 113 The windpipe. |
front 114 Upper respiratory infection | back 114 Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx cause by a virus. |
front 115 Uvula | back 115 A small bulbous, teardrop-shaped structure located at the apex of the soft palate. |
front 116 Ventilator | back 116 A machine used to help a patient breathe. |