Question

match each definition with the correct term.

pharyngitis
phlegm
pneumonia
pleurisy
pleurodynia

choose
inflammation of the lungs
inflammation of the pleura
thick mucus
also known as a sore throat
pain in the pleura

Explanation:

Analyze word roots and suffixes

We apply our understanding of Medical Terminology and Respiratory Word Roots to break down each term:

• pharyngitis: The root pharyng/o refers to the pharynx (throat), and the suffix -itis means inflammation. Thus, it is commonly known as a sore throat.
• phlegm: This is a clinical term for thick mucus secreted by the mucous membranes of the respiratory passage.
• pneumonia: The root pneumon/o refers to the lungs, and the suffix -ia indicates a condition. It is characterized by inflammation of the lungs.
• pleurisy: The root pleur/o refers to the pleura (the membrane surrounding the lungs), and the suffix -isy here denotes inflammation. Thus, it is inflammation of the pleura.
• pleurodynia: The root pleur/o refers to the pleura, and the suffix -dynia means pain. Thus, it is pain in the pleura.

Match terms to definitions

Using these linguistic breakdowns, we match each term to its correct definition from the dropdown menu:

• pharyngitis $

ightarrow$ also known as a sore throat

• phlegm $

ightarrow$ thick mucus

• pneumonia $

ightarrow$ inflammation of the lungs

• pleurisy $

ightarrow$ inflammation of the pleura

• pleurodynia $

ightarrow$ pain in the pleura

Answer:

Term	Definition
phlegm	thick mucus
pneumonia	inflammation of the lungs
pleurisy	inflammation of the pleura
pleurodynia	pain in the pleura