October 12, 2025
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pneumon/o-
The medical term for air is pneumon.  Pneumon: is a…
thorac/o-
Thorac/o is a combining form that refers to the Thorax…
Pulmonary edema
Pulmonary edema is a condition caused by too much fluid…
Anoxia
an·ox·i·a /aˈnäksēə/ noun technical noun: anoxia Anoxia is a state…
Intercostal Muscles
The intercostal muscles are part of your ribcage, linking each…
Mediastinum
irregularly shaped area between the lungs that contains the trachea…
bronchoscope
Bronchoscope  A bronchoscope is a thin, flexible tube equipped with…
Pharynx
Pharynx divides into two parts; the larynx that leads to…
polysomnography
Sleep Study Polysomnography, known as a sleep study, is a…
thoracotomy
Definition: A thoracotomy is a surgical procedure that involves making…