Combining Forms
The combining form pneum/o means what?
Lung or air
Inflammation of the bronchi is called what?
Bronchitis
A test measuring oxygen and carbon dioxide in the blood is called what?
Arterial blood gas (ABG)
The surgical creation of an opening in the trachea is called what?
Tracheostomy
The prefix hypo-means what?
Below/deficient
The combining form bronch/o refers to what structure?
Bronchus/bronchi
What condition involves chronic dilation of the bronchi?
Bronchiectasis
What imaging test uses X-rays to visualize the lungs?
Chest X-ray
A procedure to remove fluid from the pleural space is called what?
Thoracentesis
The suffix -pnea means what?
Breathing
What does pharyng/o mean?
Pharynx (throat)
Collapse of part or all of a lung is called what?
Atelectasis
A test measuring airflow and lung volume is called what?
Pulmonary function test (PFT)
The insertion of a tube into the trachea to maintain an airway is called what?
The suffix -spasm means what?
Sudden involuntary contraction
The combining form thorac/o means that?
Chest
What disease is characterized by destruction of alveolar walls and air trapping?
Emphysema
What procedure uses a scope to view the bronchi?
Bronchoscopy
Surgical removal of a lung lobe is called what?
Lobectomy
The prefix tachy-means what?
Fast/rapid
The combining form atel/o as in atelectasis means what?
Incomplete/imperfect
A genetic disease causing thick mucus and respiratory infections is called what?
Cystic fibrosis
What test records electrical activity of muscles used in breathing?
Electromyography (EMG)
The use of a machine to assist or control breathing is called what?
Mechanical ventilation
Chest or pleural cavity