med terms app. 1- respiratory system Flashcards
1
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asphyxia
A
deficiency of oxygen in the blood, increase in carbon dioxide
2
Q
atelectstasis
A
collapsed lung
3
Q
emphysema
A
hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar sacs
4
Q
hemoptysis
A
spitting up of blood
5
Q
hemothorax
A
blood from the Resp. tract in the pleural cavity
6
Q
pneumoconiosis
A
abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
7
Q
bronchoscopy
A
visual exam of bronchial tubes with an endoscope
8
Q
pulmonary angiography
A
x rays taken of blood vessels in the lung after injection of contrast
9
Q
pulmonary function test
A
measurement of the ventilation of the lungs
