Ch 4 Word Elements Words Part 1

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nasal

pertaining to the nose
rhinorrhea

watery discharge from the nose
pharyngitis

inflammation of the pharynx, usually by infection
peritonsillar

pertaining to the area surrounding the tonsils
tracheostomy

creation of an opening into the trachea
alveolar

pertaining to the alveoli
bronchiectasis

dilation of the bronchus or bronchi
bronchoscope

curved, flexible tube with a light for visual examination of the bronchi
bronchiolitis

inflammation of the bronchioles
pleuritic

pertaining to the pleurisy (pleura??)
pneumectomy

excision of all or part of a lung
pneumonia

inflammation of one of both lungs, usually by infection
pulmonologist

physician who specializing in treating pathological conditions of the lungs
thoracopathy

disease of the thorax or the organs it contains