Complementary Terms (Word Parts) Flashcards
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Acapnia
A
Condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
2
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Anoxia
A
Absence (deficiency) of oxygen
3
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Aphonia
A
Absence of voice
4
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Apnea
A
Absence of breathing
5
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Bronchoalveolar
A
Pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
6
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Bronchospasm
A
Spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
7
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Diaphragmatic
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Pertaining to the diaphragm
8
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Dysphonia
A
Difficulty speaking
9
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Dyspnea
A
Difficult breathing
10
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Endotracheal
A
Pertaining to within the trachea
11
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Eupnea
A
Normal breathing
12
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Hypercapnia
A
Condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in the blood)
13
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Hyperpnea
A
Excessive breathing
14
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Hypocapnia
A
Condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)
15
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Hypopnea
A
Deficient breathing
