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CH. 5: Complementary Terms Flashcards

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acapnia

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condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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anoxia

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condition of absence (deficiency) of oxygen

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aphonia

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condition of absence of voice

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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dysphonia

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condition of difficult speaking (voice)

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dyspnea

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difficult breathing

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hemoptysis

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coughing of blood (or blood-stained sputum)

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hypercapnia

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condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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hyperpnea

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excessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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hypopnea

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deficient breathing

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hypoxemia

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deficient oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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condition of deficient oxygen (to the tissues)

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orthopnea

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breathing (more easily) in a straight (upright position) (indicates difficulty breathing in the supine position)

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose (as in a cold)

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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pulmonologist

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physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

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pulmonology

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study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lung)

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus

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bronchoalveolar

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pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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intrapleural

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pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes)

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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mediastinal

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pertaining to the mediastinum

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mucoid

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resembling mucus

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mucous

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pertaining to mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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pulmonary

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pertaining to the lungs

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septal

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pertaining to the septum

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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crackles

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discontinuous sounds heard primarily with a stethoscope during inspiration that resemble the sound of the rustling of cellophane; often heard at the base of the lung posteriorly in heart failure, pneumonia, and pulmonary fibrosis (also called rales).

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effusion

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escape of fluid into tissue or body cavity

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

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hypoventilation

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ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body’s gas exchange needs

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paroxysm

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periodic, sudden attack

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rhonchi

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low-pitched, with a snoring quality, breath sounds heard with a stethoscope suggesting secretions in the large airways

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stridor

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harsh, high-pitched breath sound heard on inspiration; indicates an acute laryngeal obstruction

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wheeze

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whistling noise with a high pitch, caused by air flowing through narrowed airways. Commonly associated with asthma and chronic bronchitis.

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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bronchodilator

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agent causing the bronchi to widen

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nebulizer

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device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment

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ventilator

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mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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patent

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open, the opposite of close or compromised, thus allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea and bronchi (can be applied to any tubular passageway in the body, as in a patent artery, allowing passage of blood)

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sputum

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mucus from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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airway

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passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed

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aspirate

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to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

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nosocomial infection

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an infection acquired during hospitalization

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