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palpation

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examining by using hands or fingers on external surfaces

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auscultation

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process of listening for sounds within the body

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percussion

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use fingertips to tap the body lightly but sharply

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alveoli

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air cells of the lungs

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bronchi

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two main branches leading from the trachea to the lungs

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bronchiole

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smaller subdivision of the bronchial tubes

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diaphragm

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separates the abdomen from the thoracic cavity

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epiglottis

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thin leaf-shaped structure, covers entrance of larynx

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glottis

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sound producing apparatus

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larynx

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enlarged upper end of the trachea (voice box)

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laryngopharynx

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lower portion of pharynx just above vocal cords

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mediastinum

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mass of organs and tissues separating the lungs

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13
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nares

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external nostrils

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nasopharynx

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part of pharynx above the soft palate

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oropharynx

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central portion of pharynx between soft palate and upper portion

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para nasal sinuses

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hollow area or cavities within skull that communicate with nasal cavity

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pharynx

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passage way for air from nasal cavity to larynx

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pleura

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double-folded membrane that lines the thoracic cavity

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pleural space

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space that separates visceral and parietal pleurae

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septum

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a wall deviding two cavaties

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thorax

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the chest

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22
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trachea

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cylinder-shaped tube lined with rings of cartilage

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23
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alveol/o

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alveolus

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bronch/o

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bronchus

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bronchiol/o
bronchus
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epiglott/o
epiglottis
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laryng/o
larynx
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nas/o
nose
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orth/o
straight
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pect/o
chest
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pharyng/o
pharynx
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pleur/o
pleura
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pne/o, -pnea
breathing
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pneum/o
lungs ; air
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pneumon/o
lungs ; air
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pulmon/o
lungs
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rhin/o
nose
38
scopy
process of viewing
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trache/o
trachea
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apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
41
bradypnea
abnormally slow breathing slower than 12 respirations/ min
42
dysphonia
difficulty in speaking, hoarseness
43
dyspnea
labored or difficult breathing
44
epistaxis
hemorrhage from nose (nose bleed)
45
expectoration
spitting out saliva or coughing up materials
46
hemoptysis
expectoration of blood
47
hypercapnia
increased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood
48
hypoxemia
insufficient oxygenation of arterial blood
49
hypoxia
deficiency of oxygen
50
orthopnea
discomfort in breathing in any but erect, sitting or standing position
51
rales
abnormal sound heard on ausculation of chest
52
rhinorrhea
thin watery discharge from nose (runny nose)
53
rhonchi
rattlings in the throat resembles snoring
54
stridor
harsh sound during respiration
55
tachypnea
abnormal rapidity of breathing
56
coryza
inflammation of the respiratory mucous membranes ( common cold)
57
diphtheria
serious infectious disease affecting the nose, pharynx or larynx
58
laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
59
pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx (sore throat)
60
rhinitis
inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose
61
sinusitis
inflammation of a sinus
62
tonsillitis
inflammation of the palatine tonsils
63
asthma
dyspena accompanied by wheezing
64
bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi with secondary infection
65
bronchitis
inflammation of the mucous membrane of the bronchial tubes
66
emphysema
chronic pulmonary disease
67
empyema
primary infection in the lungs
68
influenza
viral infection of the respiratory tract
69
pleural effusion
accumulation of fluid in pleural space
70
pleuritis, pleurisy
inflammation of both the visceral and parietal pleura
71
pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs
72
pneumothorax
a collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity
73
pulmonary edema
swelling of the lungs, abnormal accumulation of fluid in the lungs
74
pulmonary embolism
obstruction of one or more pulmonary arteries by a thrombus that dislodges from another location
75
pulmonary heart disease ( cor pulmonade)
hypertrophy of right ventricle of the heart resulting from ling disorders
76
tuberculosis
infectious disease caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
77
anthracosis (black lung disease)
accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to breathing smoke or coal dust
78
asbestosis
lung disease inhalation of asbestos particles
79
byssinosis
lung disease from inhalation of cotton, flax (brown lung disease)
80
silicosis
lung disease resulting from inhalation of silica dust
81
bronchoscopy
examination of the interior of the bronchi
82
laryngoscopy
examination of the interior of the larynx
83
pulmonary function tests (PFT)
test to assess respiratory function
84
thoracentesis
use of a needle to collect pleural fluid
85
tonsillectomy
surgical removal of the palatine tonsils
86
ABGs
arterial blood gass(es)
87
AP
anteroposterior
88
ARDS
adult respiratory failure
89
CO2
carbon dioxide
90
COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
91
CXR
chest X-ray
92
IPPB
intermittent positive pressure breathing
93
LLL
Left Lower Lobe (of the lung)
94
LUL
Left Upper Lobe (of the lung)
95
O2
oxygen
96
PCP
pneumocystis carnii (pneumonia)
97
PFTs
pulmonary function test
98
RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
99
RLL
Right Lower Lobe (of the lung)
100
RML
Right Middle Lobe (of the lung)
101
RUL
Right Upper Lobe (of the lung)
102
SOB
shortness of breath
103
TB
tuberculosis
104
TPR
temperature, pulse, respiration
105
URI
Upper Respiratory Infection
106
pleural rub
rubbing sound heard on auscultation
107
wheeze
whistling sound heard without stethoscope, usually with exhaling
108
sneeze
to expel air forcefully through the nose and mouth
109
cough
forceful expiratory effort preceded by preliminary inspiration

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