Laboratory Test
Pathological Terms
Abbreviation
Surgical Terms
Respiratory Tract
100
Arterial Blood Gases
Laboratory test that measures the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in arterial blood.
100
anthracosis
What is a lung disease caused by long-term inhalation of coal dust; black lung disease?
100
Right Upper Lobe
RUL
100
Laryngostomy
Creation of an artificial opening in the larynx.
100
Inspiration
What bring air from the outside environment in to nose or mouth?
200
Endoscope
Tube used to view a blood cavity.
200
hemoptysis
What is a lung or or bronchial hemorrhage that result in the spitting of blood ?
200
Vital Capacity
VC
200
Endotracheal intubation
Insertion of a tube through the nose of mouth, pharynx, and larynx and into the trachea to establish an airway.
200
Nostrils
What is the two external opening at the base of the external portion of the nose? (also called external nares)
300
Peak Flow Meter
Device for measuring breathing capacity.
300
Cystic Fibrosis
What is the choric airway obstruct caused by disease of the exocrine glands also affect the bronchial tube?
300
Left Lower Lobe
LLL
300
Pneumonectomy
Removal of the lungs.
400
Pulmonary function tests
Tests that measure the mechanics of breathing.
400
Wheezes
What is the whistling sound heard on inspiration in certain breathing disorders, especially asthma?
400
Total Lung Capacity
TLC
400
Otorhinolaryngologist
Doctor who diagnoses and treats disorders of the ear, nose, and throat.
400
Pharynx
What is the passageway for both air and food?
500
Percussion
Tapping on the surface of the body to see if lungs are clear.
500
Pulmonary edema
What is the build in the air sacs and bronchioles usually caused by failure of the heart to pump enough blood to and from lungs.
500
Respiratory Disease
RD
500
Thoracocentesis
Surgical puncture of the chest cavity.
500
Laryngophapharynx
What is the bottom and third section of the pharynx? (also called the hypo pharynx)
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