Anatomy
The entry point for air.
Nose/nasal cavity.
Combining term for windpipe
trache/o
A forceful expulsion of air from the lungs to clear the airways.
Coughing
the movement of air in & out of the lungs
ventilation
a respiratory condition characterized by airway inflammation & constriction
asthma
The throat, a common passageway for both air & food.
Combining term for sense of smell.
Olfact/o
Blue color to skin, due to lack of oxygen
cyanosis
the overall process of gas exchange
respiration
inflammation of the lungs
pneumonia
The primary organs of respiration, containing the bronchioles & alveoli.
Lungs
Combining term for tonsils
tonsill/o
Lack of air
hypoxia
the transfer of oxygen & carbon dioxide between the lungs & blood
gas exchange
difficulty breathing
dyspnea
The space between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea & other structures.
Mediastinum
Combining term for bronchus
bronch/o
Collection or complex of structural abnormalities in animals with very short muzzles
brachycephalic syndrome
the process of breathing in
inspiration/inhalation
apnea
Tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen & carbon dioxide) occurs.
Alveoli
Combining term for voice box
laryng/o
small nostrils
stenotic nares
a forceful expulsion of air from the nose & mouth
sneezing
tachypnea
rapid breathing