Chapter 13

increased developement

removal of the adenoids

lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

pertaining to an alveolus

an individualized section of an air sac in the lung

loss of the sense of smell

abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs; black lung disease

uppermost portion of the lung

pertaining to the tip of an organ

stoppage of breathing

abnormal condition of asbestos fiber particles in the lungs

deficient oxygen and increased carbon dioxide in the bloodstream

chronic inflammation disorder characterized by airway obstruction and caused by bronchial edema, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production

collapsed lung

listening for sounds in the chest and abdomen using a stethoscope

rod-shaped bacteria that are the cause of tuberculosis

the lower portion of the lung

irrigation or washing of a bronchus by injecting fluid through a bronchoscope and then removing it to analzye the contents

abnormal widening bronchial tubes

small bronchial tube

inflammation of a bronchiole

an agent that opens bronchial tubes

pertaining to a bronchial tube and pleura

visual examination of the bronchial tubes using an endoscope of bronchoscope

involuntary muscular contractions in bronchial tubes leading to narrowing of the bronchi

branch of the trachea that leads toward the air sacs of the lungs

gas produced in tissue cells when oxygen and food combine

series of x-ray images that reveal the chest in depth

inflammation of the bronchi persisting over a long period of time

lung and bronchial tube conditons that block and damage airways and persist over a long period of time

thin hairs that line the nasal passageways and tubes of the respiratory tract

computer generated x-ray images showing thoracic structures in cross section

enlargement of the right side of the heart due to lung disease

acute viral infection in infants and children, characterized by barking cough, obstruction of the larynx and stridor

abnormal condition of bluish coloration of the skin

inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in mucous secretions to do drain normally

muscle that separate the chest and abdomen; aids in breathing

acute infection of the throat caused by diphtheria bacteria, characterized by formation of a thick membrane that obstructs the throat and breathing

abnormal voice or sound produced by speaking

abnormal breathing

hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls

pus in the pleural pace surrounding the lungs

tube is places through the mouth and throat into the trachea to establish an airway

thin piece of cartilage that covers the enterance to the voice box and windpupe when a person is swallowing

inflammation of the epiglottis

nosebleed

coughing up of mucus or sputum from the throat and respiratory tract

process of breathing out of exhalation

fluid cells or other substances that slowly leave cells or capillaries through pores or breaks in cell membranes

slit-like opening between the vocal folds of the larynx

spitting up blood from the respiratory tract

blood in the chest surrounding the lungs

pertaining to the hilum

midline region where the bronchi blood vessels and nerves enter and exit the lungs

water or fluid that accumulates in the pleural space aurrounding the lungs

increased levels of carbon dioxide in the blood stream

increase in breathing rate

deficiency of oxygen in tissues

act of breathing in or inhalation

pertaining to the larynx or voice box

inflammation of the larynx or voice box

endoscopic visual examination of the larynx

involuntary contraction of muscles surrounding the voice box

voice box, located at the upper region of the trachea

removal of a lobe or section of an organ such as the lung

surgical removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination of cells

malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchial tubes

magnetic waves create images of the chest in all three planes of the body

endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum

region between the lungs in the chest cavity

rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura and associated with asbestos exposure

passageways through the nose carrying air into the nasal cavities

placement of a tube through the nose into the stomach

narrowed airways result in resistance to airflow during breathing

breathing is only comfortable when a patient is in an upright position

gas inhaled an entering the bloodstream through the lungs

one of a pair of almond-shaped, masses of lymphatic tissue at the back of the mouth

relieving, but not curing an illness

one of a pair of air cavities in the bones near the nose

outer layer of the pleura lying closest to the chest

pertaining to a sudden occurrence

tapping on the surface to determine the underlying structure

whooping cough, bacterial infection of the throat, larynx, and trachea

pertaining to the throat or pharynx

throat, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and laryngopharynx

carries impulses to the diaphragm from the brain

double folded membrane surrounding each lung

space betwen the pleura surrounding each lung

collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

scratchy sound produced by inflamed or irritated pleural surfaces rubbing against each otehr

inflammation of the pleura; pleuritis

pain associated with the pleura

abnormal condition of collection of dust particles in the lungs

removal of a lung

acute inflammation and infection of the alveoli which fill with pus and products of inflammation

presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity causing the lung to collapse

radioactive substance is injected into a patient and the images reveal the metabolic activity in the lung for diagnosis of malignant tumors

pertaining to the lungs

collection of pus in the lungs

x-ray recording of lung blood vessels after injecting contrast into the pulmonary artery

collection fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles of the lungs

clot of material from a distant vein that blocks a blood vessel in the lung

formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lung

tests that measure the ventilation mechanies of the lung

area of dead tissue in the lung

essential parts of the lung responsible for respiration; bronchioles and alveoli

pus filled

pus collection in the pleural cavity

abnormal fine crackling sound heard on auscultation when there is fluid in the alveoli

exchange of gases at the lung capillaries and at the tissue capillaries

a condition in which lung expansion is limited by diseases that affect the chest wall, pleura or lung tissue itself, examples are pulmonary fibrosis radition damage, and pneumoconiosis

surgical repair of the nose

discharge of mucus from the nose

loud rumbling sound heard on auscultation of bronchi that are obstructed by sputum

chronic inflammatory disease of unknown cause in which small nodules or tubercles develop in lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs

silica glass dust collects in the lungs, a type of pneumoconiosis

inflammation of paranasal sinuses

an instrument to measure breathing

material expelled from the chest by coughing or by clearing the throat; phlegm

sputum is collected and placed in a growth medium to analyze the type of microorganisms that may be present

strained, high pitched noisy breathing associated with obstruction of the larynx or trachea

surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space

pertaining to chest

endoscopic visualization of the chest

incision of the chest

removal of tonsils

windpipe

narrowing of the trachea

new opening of the trachea to the outside of the body

incision of the trachea

chest tube is passed through an opening in the skin of the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion

determines past or present exposure to tuberculosis based on a positive skin test

infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis.lungs are usually involved but other organs maybe affected

a detection device records radioactivity after an injection of a radisotope of inhalation of small amount of radioactive gass

innermost membrane of the pleura lying closest to the lung tissue itself

continuous high pitched whistling sound heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration