The Combining Form Pulmon/o- Means "________

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Short Answer

The combining form pulmon/o- means "________."

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Definitions:

Suctioning

The process of removing obstructions, such as mucus or secretions, from the airway by negative pressure.

Oxygen Saturation

The measurement of the percentage of oxygen bound to hemoglobin in the blood, indicating the efficiency of oxygen transport.

Afterload

Resistance to left ventricular ejection; the work the heart must overcome to fully eject blood from the left ventricle.

Blood Pressure Cuff

A device used to measure blood pressure, consisting of an adjustable cuff that can be inflated to constrict the arm and a gauge that measures pressure.