Medical Terminology: Respiratory

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Across
  1. 1. an absence of oxygen supply to an organ or a tissue
  2. 4. inflammation of the epiglottis
  3. 7. to inhale something, especially a liquid, into the lungs
  4. 9. inflammation of the pleura
  5. 10. a method used to diagnose tuberculosis
  6. 11. of or relating to bacteria that are not decolorized by an acidic alcohol solution after they have been stained
  7. 15. viral infection of the upper respiratory tract
  8. 19. any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow
  9. 21. chronic inflammatory disease of the airways
  10. 22. a slender tubular instrument with a small light on the end for inspection of the interior of the bronchi
  11. 24. shortness of breath
Down
  1. 2. the collapse of all or part of the lung
  2. 3. an involuntary muscular contraction of the laryngeal cords
  3. 5. blockage in one or more arteries in your lungs
  4. 6. protrusion of abdominal parts into the chest through a weakness in the diaphragm
  5. 8. inability to produce vocal sounds
  6. 9. an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
  7. 12. an abnormal buildup of fluid in the air sacs of the lungs which leads to shortness of breath
  8. 13. an infection of the lungs and skin characterized by excessive sputum and nodules
  9. 14. pain in the chest
  10. 16. a nosebleed, especially one bleeding profusely
  11. 17. infection that develops in a patient during hospitalization
  12. 18. surgical puncture and drainage of the thoracic cavity
  13. 20. acute hemorrhage from the nostril
  14. 23. an instrument that measures the amount of oxygen in something, especially in blood