Diseased state of the lung (the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria such as bacteria; viruses; and fungi)
What is pneumonia?
100
Combining form meaning 'smell'.
What is olfact/o?
100
Suffix meaning 'new opening' as in a new opening within the trachea.
What is -stomy?
100
This is a passageway for both food and air, but we are not talking the oral cavity.
What is pharynx?
200
This is the medical term for whooping cough.
What is pertussis?
200
This is an abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood.
What is cyanosis?
200
Combining form meaning nose.
What is rhin/o or nas/o?
200
This suffix means breathing
What is -pnea?
200
Air sacks at the end of the broncholes. Oxygen and Carbon dioxide are exchanged through the walls and capillaries.
What is Alveolus.. Alveoli
300
This is the temporary cessation of breathing, especially while sleeping.
What is apnea?
300
This is an inherited disease that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often death.
What is cystic fibrosis?
300
Combining form meaning lung.
What is pulmon/o or pneumon/o?
300
A suffix meaning 'surgical repair'.
What is -plasty?
300
This organ is commonly known as the voice box
What is the larnyx?
400
This is a chronic pulmonary disease in which the alveoli become distended and the alveolar walls become damaged, making it difficult to exhale air from the lungs.
What is emphysema?
400
This is the inflammation of the pleura.
What is pleurisy?
400
Combining form meaning 'breath'.
What is halat/o?
400
Suffix meaning 'tumor'.
What is -oma?
400
This 'lid' over the laryngopharynx protects the entrance of the larynx to prevent aspiration of food into the trachea.
What is the epiglottis?
500
This is a procedure or technique which will force a bolus of food from the trachea.
What is Heimlich maneuver?
500
This is a malignant tumor of mesothelium of the pleura and caused by the inhalation of asbestos.
What is mesothelioma?
500
Combining form meaning 'to air'.
What is ventilat/o?
500
This suffix means an 'instrument for examining'.
What is -scope?
500
Space between lungs that contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels and other structures.