Question

breakdown:
define:

1. bronchiectasis

breakdown:
define:

1. pyothorax

breakdown:
define:

1. spirometer

breakdown:
define:

1. thoracotomy

breakdown:
define:

Explanation:

For each term, the breakdown splits the word into its word parts (prefix, root, suffix), and the definition is a standard medical description of the condition or device.

1. bronchiectasis:

• Breakdown: bronchi- (bronchi) + -ectasis (dilation, stretching)
• Define: A chronic lung condition where the bronchial tubes are permanently widened and scarred, leading to frequent infections and mucus buildup.

1. pyothorax:

• Breakdown: pyo- (pus) + -thorax (chest cavity)
• Define: A collection of pus in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and chest wall), usually caused by infection.

1. spirometer:

• Breakdown: spiro- (breathing) + -meter (measuring device)
• Define: A medical device used to measure the volume and flow of air a person can inhale and exhale, used to assess lung function.

1. thoracotomy:

• Breakdown: thorac- (chest) + -otomy (surgical incision)
• Define: A surgical procedure that involves making an incision into the chest cavity to access the lungs, heart, or other thoracic organs.

Answer:

1. bronchiectasis

• Breakdown: bronchi- + -ectasis
• Define: Chronic dilation of bronchial tubes with scarring, causing recurrent infections and mucus buildup.

1. pyothorax

• Breakdown: pyo- + -thorax
• Define: Pus accumulation in the pleural chest cavity from infection.

1. spirometer

• Breakdown: spiro- + -meter
• Define: Device measuring lung air volume/flow to assess respiratory function.

1. thoracotomy

• Breakdown: thorac- + -otomy
• Define: Surgical incision into the chest cavity for thoracic organ access.