Acute respiratory distress syndrome

A life-threatening condition where the lungs fill with fluid, and oxygen and carbon dioxide cannot be exchanged effectively; also called ARDS.

Lacking the ability to smell; loss of the sense of smell.

A condition in which there is no oxygen received from the air inhaled; complete oxygen deprivation.

Lacking the ability to produce sound; having no voice.

A condition in which there is a lack of oxygen intake; can lead to unconsciousness or death if not treated promptly; also called suffocation.

The inhalation of food, drink, or foreign material into the lungs.

A chronic inflammatory disease that makes it difficult to breathe and causes coughing and wheezing.

The collapse of one or more lobes of a lung.

A condition in which the bronchial tubes are abnormally enlarged, causing chronic coughing, thick sputum, recurrent pneumonia, and weight loss.

An irritation and inflammation of the lining of the bronchi.

Narrowing of the bronchi caused by sudden, involuntary contractions of the smooth muscle tissue within the bronchi.

Cheyne-Stokes respiration

Alternating periods of slow, irregular breathing and rapid, shallow respirations, along with periods of apnea.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

A chronic, progressive, and incurable lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, weakness, and a high risk of lung infections.

A condition in which the tips of the fingers or toes are rounded and enlarged and the nails turned downward due to chronic low blood oxygen.

COVID-19/coronavirus disease

A disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, transmitted through droplets and airborne particles, characterized by respiratory symptoms.

An infection of the upper airway causing breathing problems and a barking cough.

A blue or gray discoloration of skin or mucous membranes caused by lack of oxygen.

A hereditary disease causing thick mucus and severe congestion in the lungs, pancreas, and intestines.

A highly contagious bacterial infection causing throat inflammation and difficulty swallowing and breathing.

A condition where speaking is difficult, causing the voice to sound hoarse or weak.

A chronic lung disease where alveoli are damaged, hindering oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, often due to smoking.

A condition with pus inside a body cavity, often in the pleural space; also called pyothorax.

The coughing up of blood or bloody sputum.

A condition with blood in the pleural space.

An infection of the pulmonary system caused by the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum.

Medical Terminology Ch. 8 Flashcards

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aer/o

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air, gas

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alveol/o

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alveolus

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bronchiol/o

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bronchiole

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bronch/o, bronchi/o

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bronchus

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epiglott/o

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epiglottis (structure that covers the larynx during swallowing so that food and drink do not enter the airway)

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laryng/o

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larynx

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lob/o

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lobe

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