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Chapter 4 Words Flashcards

1
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adenoidectomy

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excision of the adenoids

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laryngoscope

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device used to examine the larynx

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3
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nasal

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pertaining to the nose

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4
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rhinorrhea

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nose discharge or flow

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5
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pharyngospasm

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involuntary contraction or twitching of the pharynx

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tonsillectomy

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excision or removal of the tonsils

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7
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tracheotomy

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incision of the trachea

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus or air sac

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchus

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10
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bronchiectasis

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dilation or expansion of the bronchi

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11
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bronchiolitis

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inflammation of the bronchiole

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12
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phrenalgia

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pain in the diaphragm

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13
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pleurodynia

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pain in the pleura

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14
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pneumomelanosis

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abnormal condition of blackening of the lung tissue

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15
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pneumonia

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lung condition

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16
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pulmonologist

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specialist in the study of lungs

17
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thoracopathy

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chest disease

18
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aerophagia

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condition of excessive air swallowing

19
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cyanosis

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abnormal skin condition where your skin turns blue

20
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cyanosis

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abnormal skin condition where your skin turns blue

21
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mucoid

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resembling mucus

22
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mycosis

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abnormal condition; increase of fungus

23
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orthopnea

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shortness of breath when lying flat

24
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pyothorax

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pus in the chest

25
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chondroma

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cartilage tumor

26
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rhinoplasty

A

surgical repair of the nose

27
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laryngoplegia

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paralysis of the larynx (voice box)

28
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apnea

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not/without breathing

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bradypnea

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slow beathing

30
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dyspnea

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difficulty breathing

31
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eupnea

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good/normal breathing

32
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tachypnea

A

rapid breathing

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