Ch. 12 Respiratory Study Section Flashcards

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anthracosis

A

coal dust accumulates in lungs

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asbestosis

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asbestos particles accumulate in lung

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bacilli

plural: bacillus

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rod-shaped bacteria (cause of TB)

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COPD

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chronic condition of persistent obstruction of airflow through the bronchial tubes and lungs

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cor pulmonale

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failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease

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exudates

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fluid, cells, and other substances (pus) that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or other areas of inflammation

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hydrothrax

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collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

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infiltrate

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collection of fluid or other material within the lung, seen on a chest film, CT scan, or other radiologic image

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palliative

A

relieving symptoms, but not curing the disease

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paroxysmal

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pertaining to sudden occurrence, such as spasm or seizure (oxysm/o means sudden)

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pulmonary infarction

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area of necrosis (death of lung tissue)

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12
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purulent

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containing pus

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13
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silicosis

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disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs, occurs in mining occupations

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