Root Words
Epiglott/o
Epiglottis
a-
Not; Without
-tic
Pertaining to
Condition when breathing is faster and deeper than normal
Radiographic image of the lungs and heart
Chest X-ray
Bronch/o
Bronchus; Bronchial Tube
em-
In; Within
-capnia
Carbon Dioxide
High pitched sound during exhalation
Wheezing
Test where secretion from the lungs is collected and observed for bacterial reproduction and antibiotic resistance/
Sputum Culture and Sensitivity
Pharyng/o
Pharynx; Throat
in-
In; Into; Not
-pnea
Breathing
Inflammation of the lungs due to bacterium, virus or chemical irritant
Pneumonia
Machine that delivers continuous air pressure to keep airway open
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP Machine)
Pneum/o
Lung; Air
dys-
-centesis
Surgical puncture to remove fluid
Pulmonary Embolism
Surgical opening of the trachea to allow easier breathing
Endotracheal intubation (ET)
Spir/o
Breathing
eu-
Good; Normal
-ectasis
Serious infection of the nose and throat where a thick sheet of grey matter covers the pharynx and obstructs the airflow
Diphtheria
Group of tests to measure airflow in and out of the lungs, lung volume and internal respiration
Pulmonary Function Test