Word Parts & Definitions
This combining form is used to describe the color blue, often associated with a lack of oxygen.
What is "Cyan/o"?
This structure is commonly known as the "voice box".
The left lung is smaller than the right to make room for this organ.
What is the 'Heart'?
This is the medical term for a common "nosebleed".
What is 'Epistaxis'?
This external monitor is placed on the finger to measure oxygen saturation in the blood.
What is a 'Pulse Oximeter'?
This combining form refers specifically to the "windpipe".
What is "Trache/o'?
This shared passageway transports both food and air.
What is the 'Pharynx'?
The right lung is divided into this many lobes?
What is 'Three'?
This term describes an abnormally slow rate of respiration.
What is 'Bradypnea'?
This medical professional provides care for patients with breathing challenges under a physician's supervision.
What is a 'Respiratory Therapist'?
This suffix refers to "breathing".
What is "-Pnea"?
These thin hairs located inside the nose help filter inhaled air.
What are 'Cilia'?
These tiny grape-like structures are the site of gas exchange with the pulmonary capillaries.
What is 'Alveoli'?
This chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes is often triggered by allergic reactions.
What is 'Asthma'?
This specialist is also commonly known as an "ENT".
What is an 'Otolaryngologist'?
These two combining forms both mean "lung".
What are "Pneum/o and Pulm/o"? Also acceptable: Pneumon/o, Pulmon/o
What is the 'Epiglottis'?
The trachea is held open by rings made of this material?
What is 'Cartilage'?
This genetic disorder causes the lungs to produce abnormally thick mucus.
What is 'Cystic Fibrosis'?
This diagnostic test measures the amount of air inhaled or exhaled and the length of time for each breath.
What is 'Spirometry'?
This suffix refers to the "chest" or "pleural cavity".
What is "-Thorax"?
These are the largest paranasal sinuses and are located under the eyes.
What are the 'Maxillary Sinuses'?
This dome-shaped muscle is the primary driver of the breathing process.
What is the 'Diaphragm'?
This term describes the progressive loss of lung function due to a decrease in the total number of alveoli.
What is 'Emphysema'?
This procedure involves the surgical puncture of the chest wall to remove fluid from the pleural cavity.
What is a 'Thoracentesis'?