HST-MT - Medical Terminology of the Respiratory System

This video tutorial covers medical terminology related to the respiratory system, including terms for the nose, lungs, trachea, larynx, thorax, breathing, bronchi, pleura, pharynx, and mucus. Each section explains root elements, suffixes, and prefixes used in medical terms, providing definitions and examples. The video concludes with a preview of the next topic in the series, the digestive system.

What does the suffix '-itis' signify in medical terminology?

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

What does the root element 'rhino' denote?

What does the suffix '-dynia' mean?

Define 'Rhinorrhagia' and provide an example.

Explain the term 'Pneumothorax'.

What does the root element 'tracheo' refer to?

What is the meaning of 'Bronchiectasis'?

Describe the condition 'Pleuralgia'.

What does the term 'Pharyngostenosis' indicate?