Structure of Lungs
Abbreviation
Combining Forms
Terms
Relating to Surgery
100
Thoracic Cavity
What is the cavity of the chest?
100
clear to auscultation
What is the abbreviation of CTA?
100
Capn(o)
What is the meaning for carbon dioxide?
100
endoscope
Tube used to view a body cavity.
100
Adenoidectomy
What is the term for the removal of the adenoids?
200
Pleura
What makes up the outside of the lungs?
200
shortness of breath
Abbreviation of SOB?
200
Trachea
What is the combining form for trache(o)?
200
expiration
What is Exhalation?
200
Removal of one of the lobes of the lung.
What is the definition of lobectomy?
300
Apex
What is the top section of the lung?
300
tuberculosis
Abbreviation of TB?
300
Nose
What is the combining form for nas(o)?
300
intercostal muscles
What is the muscles between the ribs?
300
Sinusotomy
What is the term for the incision of a sinus?
400
Hilum
Where nerves and vessels enter and exit.
400
pulmonary function tests
What is the abbreviation of PFT?
400
Pneum(o)
What is the meaning for air, lung?
400
nasal septum
What is Cartilaginous division of the external nose?
400
Surgical repair of the bones of the nose.
What is the definition for rhinoplasty?
500
Alveolus
What is the air sac at the end of each bronchiole?
500
respiratory disease
Abbreviation of RD?
500
Mouth
What is the combining form for or(o)?
500
bronchoscope
What is the device used to examine airways?
500
Septoplasty
What is the term for the surgical repair of the nasal septum?
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