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CLT 3040 > L 11 Analyze & Define > Flashcards

L 11 Analyze & Define Flashcards

1
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alveolar

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pertaining to a small hollow

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amygdalopathy

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any disease of a tonsil

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3
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anthracosis

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benign accumulation of carbon deposits in the lungs due to inhalation of smoke or coal dust

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anthrax

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highly infectious disease caused by contact with ingestion of or inhalation of the spore-forming bacteria Bacillus anthracis

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antisudorific

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substance that inhibits perspiration

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apnea

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temporary cessation of breathing and, therefore, of the body’s intake of oxygen and release of carbon dioxide

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aspiration

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the act of breathing air in

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auxin

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a substance that promotes growth in plant cells and tissues

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bacteriolysin

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a substance produced within the body of an animal, that is capable of bringing about the lysis of bacteria

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bacteriophage

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a virus that infects and lyses bacteria

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11
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bronchiolectasis

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dilation of the bronchioles

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coccobacilli

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bacilli that are short, thick, and somehwhat ovoid

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coniosis

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any condition caused by inhalation of dust

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dermatoconiosis

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any irritation of the skin caused by dust, especially one due to occupational exposure

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diplococcemia

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the presence of any various spherical bacteria appearing in pairs in the blood

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16
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dyspnea

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abored or difficult breathing

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hemilaryngectomy

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the surgical removal of the lateral half of the larynx

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hydropneumothorax

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gas and serous effusion in the pleural cavity

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19
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hypocapnia

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a decreased amount of carbon dioxide in the blood

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koniometer

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device for estimating amount of dust in the air

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labiomycosis

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any disease of the lips caused by the presence of a fungus

22
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laryngismus

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spasm of the larynx

23
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meningococcemia

A

meningococci in the blood, a serious illness that may cause a disseminated rash, altered mental status, shock, and death

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mycobacterium

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genus of bacilli of the family Mycobacteriaceae, which includes the causative agents of tuberculosis and leprosy

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myxadenitis labialis

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painless inflammation of the mucous glands of the lips

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oligopnea

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infrequent or shallow respirations

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oropharynx

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central portion of the pharynx lying between the soft palate and the upper portion of the epiglottis

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otorhinolaryngology

A

science of the ear, nose, and larynx and their functions and diseases

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paresis

A

partial or incomplete paralysis

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peripleuritis

A

inflammation of the connective tissues between the pleura and wall of the chest

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pharyngismus

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spasm of the muscles in the pharynx

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pneumatosis

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the presence of air or gas in an abnormal location in the body

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pneumocephalus

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a collection of gas within the skull

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pneumolith

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a pulmonary stone

35
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pneumonolysis

A

loosening and separation of an adherent lung from the costal pleura

36
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pyohemothorax

A

pus and blood in the pleural cavity

37
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respiration

A

the interchange of gases between an organism and the medium in which it lives

38
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siderofibrosis

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fibrosis (repair and replacement of inflamed tissues or organs by connective tissues) associated with iron deposits

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spirogram

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record made by a spirograph or spirometer, demonstrating lung volumes and airflow

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staphylococcus

A

genus of micrococci belonging to the family Staphylococcacaeae

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staphylolysin

A

hemolysin produced by staphylococci

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sternotracheal

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concerning the sternum and trachea

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stethoscope

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an instrument used to transmit to the examiner’s ears sounds produced in the body

44
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streptococcolysin

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a hemolysin produced by streptococci

45
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sudor

A

perspiration

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest or thorax

47
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thoracoceloschisis

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congenital fissure of the thoracic and abdominal cavities

48
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tracheocele

A

protrusion of mucous membrane through the wall of the trachea

49
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trichobacteria

A

filamentous bacteria

50
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vasoparesis

A

partial paralysis or weakness of the vasomotor nerves

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