Prefixes
Absence of, without (two answers)
a-
an-
pain
-algia
diaphragm
phren/o
Community Acquired Pneumonia
CAP
highly contagious viral infection effecting the respiratory tract
Influenza (Flu)
Difficult, painful
dys-
capn/o
Cystic Fibrosis
CF
Device that creates a mist for giving respiratory treatment or medication
Nebulizer
Within, in
intra-
process of recording
-graphy
oxygen
ox/i
NIPVV
Non Invasive Positive Pressure Ventilator
fluid in the pleural space
Pleural Effusion
poly
Many, much
-emia
in the blood
spir/o
breath, breathing
PFM
Peak Flow Meter
Define pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in alveoli and bronchioles
(related to heart failure)
tachy-
fast, rapid
-stomy
creation of an artificial opening
atel/o
imperfect, incomplete
ARDS
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Define nosocomial infection
infection acquired in hospital