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Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Alveolar

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Pertaining to the tiny air sacs of the lungs

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ARDS

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Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome; acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stuff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen

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Alveolus

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A tiny, thin-walled, capillary-rich sac in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place

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Anoxia

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Lack or absence of oxygen; a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs

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antihistamine

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a medicine used to treat allergies and hypersensitive reactions and colds; works by counteracting the effects of histamine on a receptor site

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antitussive

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any medicine used to suppress or relieve coughing

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aphasia

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inability to use or understand language(spoken or written) because of a brain lesion

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aphasic

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someone affected by aphasia or inability to use or understand language

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aphonia

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a disorder of the vocal organs that results in the loss of voice

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apnea

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transient cessation of respiration

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asphyxiation

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the condition of being deprived of oxygen(as by having breathing stopped); “asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture”

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asthma

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respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing; usually of allergic origin

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atelectasis

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collapse of an expanded lung(especially in infants); also failure of pulmonary alveoli to expand at birth

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auditory tube

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either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum

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bradypnea

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an abnormal slowness of breathing

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bronchi

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either of the two branches of the trachea that extend into the lungs

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bronchial

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relating to or associated with the bronchi; “bronchial tubes”; “bronchial pneumonia”

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bronchiole

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any of the smallest ducts; ending in alveoli

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bronchiectasis

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chronic dilation of the bronchial tubes

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bronchiolitis

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inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

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bronchitis

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inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

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bronchodilator

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a drug that relaxes and dilates the bronchial passageways and improves the passages of air into the lungs

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bronchogram

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radiography of the brachial tree made after the introduction of a radiopaque substance

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bronchography

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radiation of the bronchial tubes after the introduction of a radiopaque medium into the bronchi

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bronchopneumonia

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pneumonia characterized by the acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles

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bronchopulmonary

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relating to the bronchial tubes and the lungs

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bronchoscope

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a slender tubular instrument used to examine the baronial tubes

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bronchoscopic

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of or relating to an instrument for examining the interior of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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a slender tubular instrument with a small light on the end for inspection of the interior of the bronchi

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bronchus

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either of the two main branches of the trachea

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carcinoma of the lung

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; a term used to describe chronic lung diseases, like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma

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decongestant

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a drug that decreases pulmonary congestion

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diaphragm

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a muscular partition separating the abdominal and thoracic cavities; functions in respiration

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dysphasia

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an impairment of language(especially speech production) that is usually due to brain damage

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dysphonia

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speech disorder attributable to a disorder of phonation

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dyspnea

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difficult or labored respiration

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edema

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swelling from excessive accumulation of watery fluid in cells, tissues, or serous cavities

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embolism

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occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus(a loose clot or air bubble or other particle)

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effusion

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Escape of fluid

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embolus

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an abnormal particle(e.g. an air bubble or part of a clot) circulating in the blood

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emphysema

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an abnormal condition of the lungs marked by decreased respiratory function; associated with smoking or chronic bronchitis or old age

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endotracheal intubation

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the insertion of a cannula or tube into a hollow body organ

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epiglottis

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a flap of cartilage that covers the windpipe while swallowing

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esophagus

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the passage between the pharynx and the stomach

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eupnea

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normal relaxed breathing

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Eustachian tube

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either of the paired tubes connecting the middle ears to the nasopharynx; equalizes air pressure on the two sides of the eardrum

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exhalation

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the act of expelling air from the lungs

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expiration

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the act of expelling air from the lungs

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glottis

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the vocal apparatus of the larynx; the true vocal folds and the space between them where the voice tone is generated

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Heimlich maneuver

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an emergency procedure to help someone who is choking because food is lodged in the trachea

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hemothorax

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accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity(the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest)

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hyperpnea

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energetic(deep and rapid) respiration that occurs normally after exercise or abnormally with fever or various disorders

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hyperventilation

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an increased depth and rate of breathing greater than demanded by the body needs; can cause dizziness and tingling of the fingers and toes and chest pain if continued

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hypoxia

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oxygen deficiency causing a very strong drive to correct the deficiency

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influenza

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an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease

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inhalation

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the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air(or other gases) as in breathing

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inspiration

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the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air)or other gases) as in breathing

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laryngalgia

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pain in the larynx

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laryngeal

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of or relating to or situated in the larynx

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laryngeal polyp

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a polyp projecting from the surface of one of the vocal cords

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laryngitis

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inflammation of the mucous membrane of the larynx; characterized by hoarseness or loss of voice and coughing

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laryngopharynx

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the lower part of the pharynx

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laryngoscopy

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a tubular endoscope that is inserted into the larynx through the mouth and used for observing the interior of the larynx

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larynx

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a cartilaginous structure at the top of the trachea; contains elastic vocal cords that are the source of the vocal tone in speech

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lobectomy

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surgical removal of a lobe from any organ of the body(as the lung or brain)

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lung biopsy

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a test to obtain a specimen of pulmonary tissue for histologic examination to diagnose pulmonary parenchymal disease, including carcinoma, granuloma, lung diseases caused by toxic exposure, sarcoidosis, and infection

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mucolytic

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denoting orpertaining to enzymes that break down mucus

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nares

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an external opening in the nasal cavity of a vertebrate; a nostril

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nasal

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of or in or relating to the nose; “nasal passages”

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nasal cannula

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a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication

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nasal polyp

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a rounded, elongated piece of pulpy, dependent mucosa that projects into the nasal cavity

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nasal septum

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a partition of bone and cartilage between the nasal cavities

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nasopharyngeal

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of or relating to or located near the nasopharynx

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nasotracheal intubation

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tracheal intubation through the nose

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orotracheal intubation

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tracheal intubation through the mouth

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orthopnea

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form of dyspnea in which the person can breathe comfortably only when standing or siting erect; associated with asthma and emphysema and angina pectoris

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orthopneic

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relating to or characterized by orthopnea

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otopharyngeal

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of, relating to, or characterizing the middle ear and the pharynx

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oximeter

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a measuring instrument that measures the oxygen in arterial blood

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paracentesis

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centesis of the belly to remove fluid for diagnois

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paranasal sinuses

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mucosa-lined air cavities in bones of the skull, communicating with the nasal cavity and including ethmoidal, frontal, maxillary, and sphenoidal sinuses

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paroxysmal

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accompanied by or of the nature of paroxysms(a sudden attack, recurrence, or intensification of a disease)

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percutaneous biopsy

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biopsy in which tissue is obtained by puncture of a tumor, the tissue within the lumen of the needle being detached by rotation, and the needle withdrawn

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pharyngeal

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of or relating to the troat

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pharyngitis

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inflammation of the fauces and pharynx

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pharynx

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the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the chin and above the collarbone

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phrenic

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of or relating to the diaphragm

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pleura

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the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest

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pleural

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of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax

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pleurisy

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inflammation of the pleura of the lungs(especially the parietal layer)

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pleuritis

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pneumatic

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of or relating to or using air(or a similar gas)

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pneumectomy

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surgical removal of a lung

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pneumocardial

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relating to the heart and lungs

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pneumocentesis

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paracentesis of the lung

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pneumoconiosis

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chronic respiratory disease caused b inhaling metallic or mineral particles

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pneumohemothorax

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an accumulation of air and blood in the pleuralcavity

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pneumonectomy

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surgical removal of the lung(usually to treat lung cancer)

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pneumonia

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respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma(excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

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pneumonitis

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inflammation of the lungs; caused by a virus or an allergic reaction

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pneumothorax

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abnormal presenc of air in the pleural caity resulting in the collapse of the lung; may be spontaneous(due to injury to the chest) or induced(as a treatment for TB)

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pulmonary

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relating to or affecting the lungs

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pulmonary edema

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a condition in which fluid accumulates in the lungs, usually because the heart’s left ventricle does not pump adequately

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pulmonary embolism

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blockage of the pulmonary artery by foreign matter or by a blood clot

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pulmonic

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relating to or affecting the lungs

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pulmonologist

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one who studies diseases of the respiratory system

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respiration

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the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs

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respiratory

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pertaining to respiration

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rhinitis

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an inflammation of the mucous membrane lining the nose(usually associated with nasal discharge)

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rhinoplasty

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cosmetic surgery to improve the appearance of your nose

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rhinorrhea

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persistent watery mucus discharge from the nose(as in the common cold)

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SARS

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severe acute respiratory syndrome; a respiratory disease of unknown etiology that appartently originated in mainland China in 2003; characterized by fever and coughing or difficulty breathing or hypoxia; can be fatal

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silicosis

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a lung disease caused by inhaling particles of silica or quartz or slate

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sinusitis

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inflammation of all of the paranasal sinuses

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spirometry

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the use of a spirometer to measure vital capacity

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sputum

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expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to caused sluggisness

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SIDS

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sudden infant death syndrome; a fatal syndrome that affects sleeping infants under a year old, characterized by a sudden cessation of breathing and thought to be caused by the central nervous system

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tachypnea

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abnormally rapid breathing or respiration

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thoracentesis

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removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

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thoracic

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of or relating to the chest or thorax

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thoracocentesis

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removal of fluid from the chest by centesis for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes

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thorax

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the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in the other vertebrates

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thrombus

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a blood clot formed within a blood vessel and remaining attached to its place of origin

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trachea

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membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi

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tracheal

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relating to or resembling or functioning like a trachea

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tracheobronchial

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of, pertaining to, or affecting the trachea and bronchi

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tracheostomy

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a surgical operation that creates an opening into the trachea with a tube inserted to provide a passage for air; performed when the pharynx is obstructed by edema or cancer or other causes

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tracheotomy

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surgical incision of the trachea through the neck, as to make an artificial opening for breathing

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tubercle

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a swelling that is the characteristic lesion to TB

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transtracheal

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“Through the trachea” Often a more efficient way of oxygen administration

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ventilator

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a device that facilitates breathing in cases of respiratory failure

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wheeze

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breathing with a husky or whistling sound; breathe with difficulty

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