4.3 Examples of Respiratory Terms Easily Defined By Their Word Components

Pulmonologist

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Pulmon/o/logist
2. Label the word parts: Pulmon = WR; o = CV; logist = S
3. Define the word components: Pulmon = lung; logist = specialist who studies and treats disorders
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Specialist who treats diseases and disorders of the lungs

Adenoidectomy

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Adenoid/ectomy
2. Label the word parts: Adenoid = WR; ectomy = suffix
3. Define the word components: Adenoid = adenoid; ectomy = excision (cut out)
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Excision of the adenoid

Bronchoscopy

1. Break down the medical term into word components: Bronch/o/scopy
2. Label the word parts: Bronch = WR; o = CV; scopy = suffix
3. Define the word components: Bronch = bronchus; scopy = visual examination
4. Create a final definition of the medical term: Visual examination of the bronchi