Abbreviations
PE is the abbreviation for
Pulmonary Embolism
partition separating the right and left nasal cavities
nasal septum
Term for inflammation of the larynx
Laryngitis
Term for fluid in the pleural cavity caused by a disease process or trauma
Pleural effusion
Definition of the prefix tachy-
fast, rapid
COPD is the abbreviation for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
aka "windpipe"
trachea
The term hemoptysis means:
coughing of blood
Term for material that blocks circulation to the lungs; typically results from a blood clot in the deep veins of the lower extremities that breaks loose
pulmonary embolism (PE)
-scopy
The abbreviation for polysomnography is
PSG
double-folded, serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity
pleura
The term for air in the chest cavity
pneumothorax
The act of listening through a stethoscope for sounds within the body which are abnormal and that suggest abnormalities or disease
auscultation
Define -cele
hernia, protrusion
The abbreviation V/Q scan stands for:
lung ventilation/perfusion scan
lymphoid tissue located on the posterior wall of the nasal cavity
adenoids (aka pharyngeal tonsils)
Term for inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
laryngotracheobronchitis
Harsh, high-pitched breath sound heard on inspiration
stridor
Suffix meaning excessive bleeding
-rrhagia
What does the abbreviation IPPB stand for?
intermittent positive-pressure breathing
structure(s) where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged through the alveolar walls and the capillaries
alveoli (s. alveolus)
pneumoconiosis
Portable instrument used to measure air flow early in forced exhalation; helps to monitor asthma
Peak Flow Meter (PFM)
Suffix meaning surgical fixation, fusion
-desis