Which combining form means 'nose'?
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Medical Office Assistant · Foundational Medical Knowledge
Respiratory Terminology
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The term 'rhinorrhea' means:
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The term 'bronchitis' means inflammation of the:
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The term 'laryngitis' means inflammation of the:
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The combining form pneum/o refers to the:
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You’ll learn to
- Define common respiratory word parts, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
- Build and decode respiratory medical terms from their component word parts.
- Recognize common respiratory conditions by their terminology and key features.
- Identify common respiratory procedures and diagnostic tests by name and purpose.
- Apply scope-of-practice and safety principles when assisting with respiratory care, escalating concerns to the provider.
Sources & references
- OpenStax — Anatomy and Physiology 2e
- U.S. National Library of Medicine — MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
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