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Unit 5 (Respiratory System) > Disease and Disorders (Word Parts) > Flashcards

Disease and Disorders (Word Parts) Flashcards

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Adenoiditis

A

Inflammation of the adenoids

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Atelectasis

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Incomplete expansion (of the lung of a new-born or collapsed lung)

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Bronchiectasis

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Dilation of the bronchi

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchi

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Bronchogenic Carcinoma

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Cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus

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Bronchopneumonia

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Diseased state of the bronchi and lungs

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Diaphragmatocele

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Hernia of the diaphragm

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Epiglottitis

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Inflammation of the epiglottis

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Hemothorax

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Blood in the chest (pleural space)

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx

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Laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)

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Inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (acute form = croup)

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Lobar Pneumonia

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Pertaining to the lobe(s)

Diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung)

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Nasopharyngitis

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Inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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Pansinusitis

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Inflammation of all sinuses

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the pharynx

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Pleuritis

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Inflammation of the pleura (pleurisy)

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Pneumatocele

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Hernia of the lung (lung issue protrudes through an opening in the chest)

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Pneumoconiosis

A

Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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Pneumonia

A

Diseased state of the lung
(the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria such as Pneumococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Haemophilus; viruses; and fungi)

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Pneumonitis

A

Inflammation of the lung

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Pneumothorax

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Air in the chest (pleural space) which causes collapse of the lung

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Pulmonary Neoplasm

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Pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)

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Pyothorax

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Pus in the chest (pleural space)

Empyema

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Rhinitis

A

Inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose

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Rhinomycosis

A

Abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

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Rhinorrhagia

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Rapid flow of blood from the nose (epistaxis)

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Thoracalgia

A

Pain in the chest

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Tonsillitis

A

Inflammation of the tonsils

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Tracheitis

A

Inflammation of the trachea

30
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Tracheostenosis

A

Narrowing of the trachea

Unit 5 (Respiratory System) (11 decks)

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