Respiratory System Terminology

Front

bronch/o

Back

bronchus

Front

nas/o

Back

nose

Front

ox/o, ox/y

Back

oxygen

Front

hypoxemia

Back

condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood

Front

hypoxia

Back

condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs

Front

laryngectomy

Back

surgical removal of the larynx

Front

laryngitis

Back

inflammation of the larynx

Front

laryngoscopy

Back

visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

Front

pharyngitis

Back

also known as a sore throat

Front

Phlegm

Back

Thick mucus