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Chapter XXVIII: Historical Eponyms Exercises Read the foliowing excerpts from patient reports writet by a primary care plysician and anwer the ques tions that foliow PATIENT History of Present Illness Constitutional: Fever (low grade (99.9), no chills, no sweats, no fatigue Ear/Nose/Mouth/Throat: Nasal congestion, sore throat ("for a long time but not too bad, no rhinorhea. Respiratory: cough, no shortness of breath, no sputum production, no wheezing. Cardiovascular: no chest pain, no palpitations, no peripheral edema. Gastrointestinal: vomiting (post-tussive), no nauseas, no diarthea Problem List: GERD (gastroesophageal refux disease), Resolved: Bordetella pertussis Physical Exam HENT: tympanic membrancs are clear, no pharyngeal erythema Ears: Both ears, normal limits Nose: discharge (small amount, clear, mucosa is erythematous) Respiratory: lungs are clear to auscultation, respirations are non-labored, symmotrical chest wall expansion In several places the report above shows a concern for makiag information easily understandable for a nonspecialist. For example, abhreviations (e.g, GERD) are explained, and simple words are used where more complex Latin- or Greek-based terminology is available. How would you construct a Greek-based adjective that means "relating to the ear, nose, mouth, and throat"? I. ends in e0 nase, Rhin. SIOm: moulh Iarynx: at throat 2. Analyze and define "rhinorrhea.," 3. "Sputum" comes from the Latin base spu-, "lo spit," and refers to matter ejected from the respira- tory tract through the mouth. Its ocher name is a Latin-based term, meaning "discharge from the chest." Whieh word in the report is another name for "whoopingg cough? Which related term means "occur- ring after coughing" 5. What happens in the case of gastroesophageal reflux disease? a. The stomach and esophagus are subject to stenosis h. The contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus. e. Fluids from other body tissucs flow into the stomach, causing digestive problems. d. A perforation in the stomach or esophagus leaks into other body cavities. 6. "Mucosa" refers to moist tissue that lines the inside of various body parts (here, the nosc). What does it mean for the mucosa to be "erythematous"? What is "pharyngeal erythema"? 343

Answer 1

1. “relating to the ear, nose, mouth, and throat”

Ot(o), rhin(o), stomat(o), pharyng(o)/laryng(o)

Ear= ot, nose=rhin, mouth=stomat, throat (upper throat=pharyng, lower throat=laryng)

2. “rhinorrhea”

“rhinos” means “of nose” and suffix “rrhea” means “a flowing”. The term rhinorrhea is a medical term for a runny nose. It refers to a thin, mostly clear nasal discharge.

3. Expectorate

4. “Bordetella pertussis” is another name for “whooping cough”. “post-tussive” means “occurring after cough”.

5. b) The contents of the stomach flow back into the esophagus

6. Erythematous means redness. Erythematous mucosa refers to redness of mucous membrane (here nasal) which may be due to infection or inflammation. Pharyngeal erythema is also known as "red throat" which is usually a sign of infection or inflammation.