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Chapter 13 Flashcards

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apnea

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abscence of breathing

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asthma

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inflammatory lung disease with narrowing of the bronchi

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atelectasis

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collapsed lung

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bradypnea

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slow breathing

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the bronchi

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broncolith

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bronchial stone

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bronchorrhagia

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hemorrhage of the bronchi

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bronchorrhaphy

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suture of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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examination of the bronchi with a bronchoscope

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bronchospasm

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uncontrolled contraction of the bronchial muscles

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cardiopulmonary

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pertaining to the heart and lungs

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chiroplasty

A

surgical repair of the hand

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chiropratic

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practice of using the hands for theraputic spinal and muscle manipulation

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chiropractor

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doctor of chiropractic DC

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croup

A

laryngotracheobronchitis with hoarse cough

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dermatomycosis

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fungal infection of the skin

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dextral

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pertaining to the right

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dextrocardia

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heart displaced to the right

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dextrogastria

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stomach displaced to the right

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diaphragm

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breathing muscle below the thoracic cavity

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dyspnea

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difficult or painful breathing

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embolism

A

process of having an embolus

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embolus

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a moving blood clot

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emphysema

A

loss of elasticity of terminal bronchioles

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endotracheal

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inside the trachea

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epitaxis

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nosebleed

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expiration

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exhalation breathing out

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fungi

A

plural of fungus

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geriatrics

A

medical specialty studying aging and related diseases

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30
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gerontology

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study of aging

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hemoglobin

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RBC protein that carries oxygen

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32
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hemoptysis

A

bloody sputum

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hyperpnea

A

increase in depth and rate of breathing

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laryngalgia

A

larynx pain

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35
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laryngitis

A

inflammation of the voice box

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laryngocele

A

herniation of the larynx

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laryngopathy

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any disease of the larynx

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laryngoscope

A

instrument used to examine the larynx

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layrngospasm

A

uncontrolled contraction of the vocal cords

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laryngostomy

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making a new permanent opening in the larynx

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laryngotomy

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making a temporary incision into the larynx

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42
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larynx

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voice box

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43
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manual

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pertaining to the hands

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44
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mycoid

A

resembling a fungus

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mycology

A

study of fungi

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46
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nasoantritis

A

inflammation of the nose and antrum

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nasofrontal

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pertaining to the nasal and frontal bones

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nasolacrimal

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pertaining to the nose and lacrimal bones

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nasomental

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pertaining to the nose and chin

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nasopharynx

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51
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nasopharyngitis

A

inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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nasoscope

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instrument used to examine the nose

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orthopnea

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dyspnea when lying down or any position other than sitting

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otorhinolaryngologist

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physician specialist in diseases of the ear nose and throat

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pedal

A

pertaining to the foot

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pedalgia

A

foot pain

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pediatrician

A

physician specialist in childrens diseases and development

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pertussis

A

whooping cough

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pharyngocele

A

herniation of the throat

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pharyngomycosis

A

fungal infection of the throat

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pharyngoplasty

A

surgical repair of the throat

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pharyngoscope

A

instrument used to examine the throat

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pharynx

A

throat

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phrenectomy

A

excision of part of the phrenic nerve

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phrenoplegia

A

paralysis of the diaphragm

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pleural

A

pertaining to the pleura

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pleuralgia

A

pleural membrane pain

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pleurectomy

A

excision of part of the pleura

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pleurisy

A

inflammation of the pleura

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pleurocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid

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pleurolith

A

stone in the pleural cavity

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pneumohemothorax

A

air and blood in the thoracic cavity

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pneumometer

A

instrument used for measuring air volume

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pneumonectomy

A

excision of the lung

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pneumonia

A

inflammation of the lung

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pneumonocentesis

A

surgical puncture of the lung to remove fluid

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pneumonomelanosis

A

black lung disease

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pheumonomycosis

A

fungal infection of the lung

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pneumonopathy

A

any lung disease

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pneumonopexy

A

surgical fixation of a prolapsed lung

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pneumonorrhagia

A

hemorrhage of the lung

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pneumonotomy

A

incision into the lung

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pneumotherapy

A

treatment using air

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pneumothorax

A

air in the thoracic cavity

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podiatrist

A

specialist in care and conditions of the feet may also perform surgery of the foot

86
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psychiatrist

A

physician specialist in mental disorders

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ptyalorrhea

A

flow of saliva

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pulmonary

A

pertaining to the lung

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respiratory

A

pertaining to breathing

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rhinomycosis

A

fungal infection of the nose

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sinistral

A

pertaining to the left

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tachypnea

A

fast breathing

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trachea

A

windpipe

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trachalgia

A

tracheal pain

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tracheocele

A

herniation of the tracheal wall

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trachiopysis

A

condition of pus in the trachea

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tracheorrhagia

A

hemorrhage of the trachea

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tracheoscopy

A

process of inspecting the trachea

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tracheostomy

A

surgical creation of an opening in the trachea

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tracheotomy

A

incision into the trachea

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pneumo

A

lung

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myco

A

fungus

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spirometry

A

process of measuring lung volume

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hypoxia

A

low levels of oxygen in organs and tissues

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cyanosis

A

bluish color due to hypoxia

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pytalo

A

sputum

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mento

A

chin

108
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diaphragmatic

A

automatic breathing

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sinistromanual

A

left handed

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sinistro

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left

111
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dextro

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right

112
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dextromanual

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right handed

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chiro

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hand

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geri

A

old age

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ABG

A

arterial blood gases

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary respiration

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HIPAA

A

health insurance portability and accountability of 1996

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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IS

A

incentive spirometer

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O2

A

oxygen

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PE

A

pulmonary edema physical exam pulmonary embolism

124
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Peds

A

pediatrics

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R

A

respiration rate

126
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TB

A

tuberculosis

127
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TC & DC

A

turn cough and deep breath

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URI

A

upper respiratory infection

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