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Prefixes
Suffixes
Abbreviations
Anatomy
Illnesses
100
The prefix a-, an- means:
What is without or absence of
100
What is the suffix meaning "breathing"
pnea
100
What is the meaning of the abbreviation TB?
What is Tuberculosis
100
What is the major muscle of respiration located at the base of the thoracic cavity?
What is diaphragm
100
A specialist in diagnosing and treating diseases and disorders of the respiratory system is a/an____________.
What is pulmonologist
200
The definition of the prefix endo- is:
What is Within
200
suffix meaning "oxygen"
-oxia
200
What is the meaning of the abbreviation SOB?
What is Shortness of Breath
200
What structure acts as a lid to prevent food from entering the trachea and lungs during swallowing?
What is Epiglottis
200
Which infectious disease is also known as wooping cough?
What is pertussis
300
The definition of the prefix poly- is:
What is many, much
300
suffix meaning "voice"
-phonia
300
What is the meaning of the abbreviation CXR?
What is Chest x-ray
300
Tubes carrying air between the trachea and lungs
What is bronchi
300
Inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes is called________?
What is bronchitis
400
The deffinition of the prefix eu- is:
What is normal, good
400
suffix meaning "blood condition"
-emia
400
What is the meaning of the abbreviation ABG?
What is Arterial Blood Gas
400
The space between the lungs is called the________.It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures.
What is mediastinum
400
A lung disease characterized by reversible inflammation and constriction.
What is asthma
500
The definition of the prefix tachy- is:
What is fast, rapid
500
What is the suffix means "creation of artificial opening"
-stomy
500
What is the meaning of the abbreviation TLC?
What is Total Lung Capacity
500
lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth
What is tonsils
500
The progressive loss of lung function caused by enlargement of the alveoli is known as____________.
What is emphysema