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Chapter 5 Respiratory Complementary Terms Flashcards

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Acapnia

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Condition of absence of carbon dioxide

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Alveolar

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Pertaining to the alveolus

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Anoxia

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Condition of absence of oxygen

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Aphonia

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Condition of absence of voice

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Apnea

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Absence of breathing

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Bronchoalveolar

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Pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

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Bronchi spasm

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Spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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Diaphragmatic

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Pertaining to the diaphragm

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Dysphonia

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Condition of difficult speaking

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Dyspnea

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Difficult breathing

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Endotracheal

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Pertaining to within the trachea

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Eupnea

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Normal breathing

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Hypercapnia

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Condition of excessive carbon dioxide

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Hyperpnea

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Excessive breathing

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Hypocapnia

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Condition of deficient carbon dioxide

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Hypopnea

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Deficient breathing

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Hypoxemia

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Deficient oxygen in the blood

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Hypoxia

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Condition of deficient oxygen

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Intrapleural

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Pertaining to within the pleura, space between two pleural membranes

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Laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larynx

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Laryngospasm

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Spasmodic contraction of the larynx

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Mucoid

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Resembling mucus

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Mucous

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Pertaining to mucus

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Nasopharyngeal

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Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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Orthopnea

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Able to breathe easier in an upright, straight position

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Phrenalgia

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Pain in the diaphragm

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Phrenospasm

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Spasm of the diaphragm

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Pulmonary

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Pertaining to the lungs

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Pulmonologist

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Physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

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Pulmonology

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Study of the lung

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Radiologist

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Physician who specializes in the use of X-rays, ultrasound and magnetic fields in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

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Radiology

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Study of X-rays

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Rhinorrhea

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Discharge from the nose

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Tachyapnea

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Rapid breathing

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Thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest

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Airway

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Passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs

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Asphyxia

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Deprivation of oxygen for tissue use, suffocation

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Aspirate

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To withdraw or suction fluid, to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

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Bronchoconstrictor

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Agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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Bronchodilator

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Agent causing the bronchi to widen

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Crackles

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Discontinuous sounds heard during inspiration that resemble the rustling of cellophane

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Hyperventilation

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Ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

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Hypoventilation

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Ventilation of the lungs that does not fulfill the body’s gas exchange needs

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Mucopurulent

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Containing both mucus and pus

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Mucus

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Slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

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Nebulizer

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Device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for respiratory treatment

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Nosocomial

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An infection acquired during hospitalization

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Paroxysm

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Periodic sudden attack

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Patent

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Open, thus allowing passage of air

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Rhonchi

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Low pitched breathing sounds suggesting secretions in the large airways

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Sputum

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Mucous secretions from the lungs, bronchi and trachea expelled through the mouth

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Stridor

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Harsh high pitched breath sound heard on inspiration indicates an acute laryngeal obstruction

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Ventilator

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Mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

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