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chp.12 medical terminology Flashcards

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Adenoids

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Lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

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Aveolus

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Air sac in the lung

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Apex of the lung

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Tip or uppermost portion of the lung

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Base of the lung

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Lower portion of the lung

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Bronchioles

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Small branches of the tubes leading into the lungs

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Bronchi

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Branches of the trachea leading into the lungs

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Cilia

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Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane epithelium lining the restitory tract

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Diaphragm

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Muscle separating the chest and abdomen

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Epiglottis

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Lid-like piece of cartilage covering the larynx

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Expiration/ exhalation

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Breathing out

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glottis

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slit-like opening to the voice box

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hilum of the lung

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midline of the region where the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lungs

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inspiration/inhalation

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breathing in

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larynx

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voice box

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lobe of the lung

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division of the lung

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mediastinum

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region between the lungs in the thoracic cavity

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nares

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openings through the nose carrying air into the air passageways

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palatine tonsil

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one of a pair of masses of lymphatic tissue in the oropharynx

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paranasal sinus

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one of the air cavities in the bones near the nose

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pharynx

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throat

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carbon dioxide

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gas that is exhaled through the lungs

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oxygen

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gas that passes into the bloodstream at the lungs and the travels to all the body cells

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parietal pleura

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outer fold of membrane surround each lung and lying closest to the ribs

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pleural cavity

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space between the double-folded membrane surrounding each lung

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pulmonary parenchyma

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essential parts of the lung responsible for respiration

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respiration

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process of moving air into and out of the lungs; breathing

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trachea

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windpipe

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visceral pleura

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inner flod of the membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the lung tisssue

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ADENOID-ECTOMY

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removal of the adenoids

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ADENOID HYPER-TROPHY

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increased development of adenoids: adenoid hyper

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ALVEOL-AR

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pertaining to an air sac

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BRONCHO-SPASM

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tightening (involuntary contraction of muscles) of a bronchus

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BRONCHI-ECTASIS

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dilation of a bronchial tube

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BRONCHIOL-ITIS

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inflammation of small bronchi

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HYPER-CAPN-IA

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high levels of carbon dioxide in the blood

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PNEUMO-CONI-OSIS

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abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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EPIGLOTT-ITIS

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inflammation of the piece of cartilage over the trachea

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BRONCHO-PLEUR-AL fitsula

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an abnormal connection between a bronchial tube and the pleural cavity

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CYAN-OSIS

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bluish discoloration of the skin

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LARYNG-EAL

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pertaining to the voice box

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LARYNG-ITIS

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inflammation of the voice box

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LARYNGO-SPASM

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involuntary contraction of the muscles in the voice box

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LOB-ECTOMY

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removal of the lobe of the lung

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MEDIASTINO-SCOPY

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visual examination of the central area of the chest

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PARA-NAS-AL sinuses

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cavities within the skull near the nose

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ORTHO-PNEA

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breathing is easier in an upright position

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EX-PECTOR-ation

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process of expelling sputum from the chest

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OX-IA

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condition of decreased oxygen

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PHARYNG-EAL

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pertaining to the throat

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dys-PHON-IA

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hoarseness (abnormal sound) of the voice

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PHREN-ic nerve

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nerve that sends messages to the diaphragm

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PLEUR-AL effusion

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collection of fluid in the space surrounding the lungs

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pleuro-DYNIA

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pain associated with the shest muscles

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PNEUMO-thorax

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accumulation of air in the chest

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PNEUMON-ECTOMY

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removal of a lung

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PULMON-ARY

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pertaining to the lungs

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RHINO-PLASTY

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surgical repair of the nose

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RHINO-RRHEA

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discharge from the nose

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em-PY-EMA

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collection of pus in the pleural cavity

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RE-SPIR-ation

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rhythmic changes in breathing: Cheyne-Stokes

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SINUS-ITIS

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inflammation of cavities in the skill

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SPIRO-METER

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instrument to measure breathing

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TEL-ECTASIS

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condition of collapsed lung

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THORAC-IC

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pretaining to the chest

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THORACO-TOMY

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incision of the chest

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TONSILL-ECTOMOY

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removal of the tonsils

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TRACH-eal STEN-osis

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narrowing of the windpipe

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TRACHE-o-TOMY

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incision of the windpipe

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A-PNEA

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not breathing

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AN-OSMIA

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no sense of smell

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A-SPHYXIA

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lack of pulse

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DYS-PNEA

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abnormal breathing (shortness of breath)

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HEMO-PTYSIS

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spitting up blood

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HYPER-PNEA

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increase in depth of breathing

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THORAX

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blood in the chest (pleural space): hemo

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PYO-THORAX

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pus in the chest (pleural space)

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TACHY-PNEA

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excessive or rapid breathing

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ausculation

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listening to sounds within the body

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percussion

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tapping on a surface to determine the difference in density of the underlying structure

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pleural rub

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scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces roughened by inflammation rubbing against each other

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rales

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fine crackling sound heard on ausculation during inhalation

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rhonchi

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loud, rumbling sound heard on ausculation, over bronchi obstructed by sputum

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sputum

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material expelled from the lungs or upper respiratory tract by spitting

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stridor

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strained, high-pitched sound made on inspiration; caused by obstruction in the pharynx or larynx

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wheezes

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continuous high-pitched whistling sounds produced during breathing

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asthma

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chronic inflammatory disorder of bronchi with airway obstruction, bronchial edema, constriction, and increased mucus production

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atelectasis

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collapsed lung

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bronchiectasis

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chronic dilation of the bronchus secondary to infection in the bronchial tree

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chronic bronchitis

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inflammation of bronchi persisting over a long period of time; type of COPD

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croup

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acute viral infection of infants and children with LARYNG-EAL obstruction and stridor

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cystic fibrosis

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inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick, mucous secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally

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diptheria

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acute infection (membrane forms) of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by Corynebacterium

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emphysema

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hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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pertussis

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whooping cough: highly infectious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea marked by spasms of coughing

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lung cancer

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malignant tumor arising from the lungs caused by bacilli (mycobacteria)

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mesothelioma

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rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura

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pleural effusion

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abnormal accumulation of fluid the pleural space

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pleurisy

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inflammation of pleura

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pneumoconiosis

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dust in the lungs; chronic inflammation, infection, and bronchitis

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pulmonary fibrosis

A

formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs

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sarcoidosis

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chronic inflammatory disease in which small nodules (granulomas) develop in lungs, lymph nodes and other organs

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pneumonia

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acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or inflammatory products

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pulmonary abscess

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large collection of pus (bacterial infection) in the lungs

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pulmonary edema

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collection of fluid in air sacs and bronchioles

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pulmonary embolism

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clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung

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tuberculosis

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infectious disease of the lungs caused by bacili (mycobacteria)

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anthracosis

A

coal dust accumulation in the lungs

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asbestosis

A

asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs

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bacilli

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rod-shaped bacteria

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples

112
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palliative

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relieving, but not curing symptoms

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paroxysmal

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pertaining to a sudden occurrence

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pneumothorax

A

collection of air in the pleural space

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cor pulmonale

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failure of the right side of the heart to pump sufficient amount of blood to the lungs

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exudate

A

fluid and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries oozes into lesions or areas of inflammation

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hydrothorax

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collection of fluid in the pleural space

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infiltrate

A

collection of fluid or other material within the lung, as seen on x-ray or other radiologic evaluation

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pulmonary infarction

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necrotic dead tissue in the lung

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purulent

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containing pus

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silicosis

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glass dust in the lungs

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ABGs

A

material blood gases

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ARDS

A

acute respitory distress syndrome

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BAL

A

bronchoalveolar lavage

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Bronch

A

bronchoscopy

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CF

A

cystic fibrosis

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CO2

A

carbon dioxide

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COPD

A

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CPAP

A

continuous positive airway pressure

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CPR

A

cardiopulmonary resuscitaiton

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C&S

A

culture and sensitivity testing (of the sputum)

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BAL: explanation

A

fluid is injected and withdrawn from the bronchial tubes

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C&S: explanation

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growing and testing contents of sputum for bacterial analysis

134
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CF: explanation

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hereditary disease that causes accumulation of mucus in the respiratory tract

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ABGs: explanation

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gases are measured in the blood

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CPR: explanation

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airway is opened; breathing is restored; circulation restored by external cardiac compression

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COPD: explanation

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chronic bronchitis and emphysema are examples

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Bronch: explanation

A

visual examination of the bronchi

139
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ARDs: explanation

A

group of signs and symptoms of respiratory failure

140
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FVC: explanation

A

gas that is expelled in expiration

141
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CPAP: explanation

A

mask and machine help to avoid obstructive sleep apnea

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CXR

A

chest x-ray (film)

143
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CTPA

A

comupted tomography pulmonary angiogram

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DOE

A

dyspnea on exertion

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DPT

A

diptheria, pertussis, tetanus

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FVC

A

forced vital capacity

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ICU

A

intensive care unit

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