Which term refers to the normal act of breathing air in and out of the lungs?
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Medical Terminology · Core Topics
Respiratory Terminology
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The combining forms 'pneum/o' and 'pulmon/o' both refer to which structure?
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What does the suffix '-pnea' mean?
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Which comparison between 'dyspnea' and 'apnea' is accurate?
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A term ends in '-itis.' If a patient's chart lists 'bronchitis,' what does this tell you about the bronchi?
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