Chapter 11 - Definitions Flashcards by Kayla Brewster

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apnea

A

temporary lack of breathing

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bronchiolitis

A

inflammation of the bronchioles

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bronchitis

A

inflammation of the bronchi

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bronchoscope

A

instrument for examining the bronchi

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dysphonia

A

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

A

normal breathing

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hemoptysis

A

spitting up blood

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hyperpnea

hi-perp-knee-uh

A

excessive breathing / rapid breathing

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laryngeal

A

pertaining to the voice box

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laryngitis

A

inflammation of the voice box

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laryngoscope

A

instrument for examining the voice box

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nasopharyngitis

A

inflammation of the nose and throat

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pharyngitis

A

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

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rhinovirus

A

pertaining to a virus that causes the common cold

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sinusitis

A

inflammation of a sinus

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tachypnea

A

rapid breathing

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thoracotomy

A

incision into the chest wall

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tonsillitis

A

inflammation of the tonsils

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tracheal

A

pertaining to the windpipe

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tracheostomy

A

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

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tracheotomy

A

incision into the windpipe