Glossary of Terminology The Respiratory System
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- bronchogram
- record of the bronchus
- bronchitis
- inflammation of a bronchus
- bronchoplasty
- surgical repair of bronchus
- bronchoscope
- instrument to view inside of bronchus
- bronchospasm
- involuntary muscle spasm of bronchi
- bronchiectasis
- dilated bronchi
- laryngectomy
- excision of the voice box
- laryngitis
- inflammation of the voice box
- laryngoplasty
- surgical repair of the voice box
- laryngoplegia
- paralysis of the voice box
- laryngospasm
- muscle spasms in the voice box
- lobectomy
- excision of a (lung) lobe
- anoxia
- condition of no oxygen
- hypoxemia
- insufficient oxygen in the blood
- pleurocentesis
- puncture of the pleura
- pleuropexy
- surgical fixation of the pleura
- pulmonology
- study of the lung
- pulmonary
- pertaining to the lung
- thoracic
- pertaining to the chest
- thoracotomy
- incision into the chest
- endotracheal
- pertaining to inside the trachea
- tracheostomy
- create an opening in the trachea
- tracheotomy
- incision into the trachea
- tracheostenosis
- narrowing of the trachea
- acapnia
- lack of carbon dioxide
- hypercapnia
- excessive carbon dioxide
- dyspnea
- difficult, labored breathing
- hyperpnea
- excessive (deep) breathing
- hypopnea
- insufficient (shallow) breathing
- orthopnea
- (sitting) straight breathing
- tachypnea
- rapid breathing
- hemothorax
- blood in the chest
- pyothorax
- pus in the chest
- pneumothorax
- air in the chest
- endotracheal intubation
- Placing a tube through the mouth, through the glottis, and into the trachea to create a patient airway.
- hemoptysis
- Coughing up blood or blood-stained sputum
- hypoventilation
- To breathe both slow (bradypnea) and shallow(hypopnea)
- nasal canula
- Two-pronged plastic device for delivering oxygen into the nose; one prong is inserted into each nares.
- otorhinolaryngology
- Branch of medicine that treats conditions and diseases of the ear, nose and throat region.
- patent
- Open or unblocked, such as a patent airway
- percussion
- Using the fingertips to tap on a surface to determine the condition beneath the surface. Determined in part by the feel of the surface as it is tapped and the sound generated.
- phlegm
- Thick mucus secreted by the membranes that line the respiratory tract. When phlegm is coughed through the mouth, it is called sputum. Phlegm is examined for color, odor, and consistency.
- pulmonologist
- A physician who specializes in treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system
- purulent
- Containing pus or an infection that is producing pus. Pus consists of dead bacteria, white blood cells, and tissue debris.
- rales
- Abnormal crackling sound made during inspiration. Usually indicates the presence of fluid or mucus in the airways.
- shortness of breath
- Term used to indicate that a patient is having some difficulty breathing. The causes can range from mild SOB after exercise to SOB associated with heart disease.
- hyperventilation
- To breath both fast (tachypnea) and deep (hyperpnea)
- internist
- A physician who specializes in treating diseases and conditions of internal organs, such as the respiratory system.
- pleural rub
- Grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together during respiration. It is caused when one of the surfaces becomes thicker as a result of inflammation or other disease conditions. This rub can be felt through the fingertips when they are placed on the chest wall or heard through the stethoscope.
- rhonchi
- somewhat musical sound made during expiration, often found in asthma or infection. Caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes.
- rhonchi
- somewhat musical sound made during expiration, often found in asthma or infection. Caused by spasms of the bronchial tubes.
