Chapter 11 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster

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apnea

A

temporary lack of breathing

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bronchiolitis

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inflammation of the bronchioles

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bronchitis

A

inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchoscope

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instrument for examining the bronchi

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dysphonia

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condition of difficulty in speaking; hoarseness

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dyspnea

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difficulty in breathing

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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epistaxis

A

nosebleed

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hemoptysis

A

spitting up blood

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hyperpnea

hi-perp-knee-uh

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excessive breathing / rapid breathing

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the voice box

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the voice box

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laryngoscope

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instrument for examining the voice box

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nasopharyngitis

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inflammation of the nose and throat

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the throat

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pleuritis

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inflammation of the pleura

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pleurodynia

A

pain in the pleura

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pneumonectomy

A

surgical removal of the lung

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pneumonitis

A

inflammation of the lung

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pulmonologist

A

specialist in the study of the lungs

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pulmonology

A

study of the lungs

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pyothorax

A

pus in the chest cavity

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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

rhinovirus

pertaining to a virus that causes the common cold

sinusitis

inflammation of a sinus

tachypnea

rapid breathing

thoracotomy

incision into the chest wall

tonsillitis

inflammation of the tonsils

tracheal

pertaining to the windpipe

tracheostomy

new surgical opening from the windpipe to the outside of the body

tracheotomy

incision into the windpipe