Vocabulary Review • CHAPTER 4 153Vocabulary Review
Match the medical terms with the definitions in the numbered list.
aerophagia atelectasis diagnosis pyothorax
anosmia catheter pharyngoplegia rhinoplasty
apnea chondroma pleurisy TB
aspirate COPD Pneumocystis thoracentesis
asthma croup pneumothorax tracheostomy
- refers to presence of pus in the chest.
- is a surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid.
- is a respiratory condition marked by recurrent attacks of difficult or labored
breathing accompanied by wheezing. - is an acute respiratory syndrome of childhood characterized by laryngeal obstruc-
tion and spasm, barking cough, and stridor. - is a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the neck into the trachea.
- refers to the use of scientific methods and medical skill to establish the cause and
nature of a person’s illness. - is a temporary cessation of breathing.
- refers to swallowing air.
- refers to using suction to remove fluids from a body cavity.
- is a cartilaginous tumor.
- is an abnormal condition characterized by collapse of alveoli.
- is the loss or impairment of the sense of smell.
- is paralysis of pharyngeal muscles.
- is inflammation of the pleura.
- is a type of pneumonia seen in patients with AIDS and in debilitated children.
- is a hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to
withdraw or instill fluids. - refers to the surgical repair or plastic surgery of the nose.
- is an infectious disease that produces small lesions or tubercles in the lungs.
- refers to a group of respiratory disorders characterized by chronic bronchitis,
asthma, and emphysema. - is the presence of air in the pleural cavity.
Competency Verification:Check your answers in Appendix B: Answer Key, page 573. If you are not satisfied with
your level of comprehension, review the chapter vocabulary and retake the review.
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