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Respiratory System Flashcards

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Adenoidectomy

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Excision of the adenoids

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Alveolar duct

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Small tube that leads from the terminal bronchiole to the respiratory bronchiole and is the point of attachment for alveoli

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Alveolitis

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Inflammation of the alveoli

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Aphonia

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Condition of the absence of one’s voice

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Apnea

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A temporary absence of respiration

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Asphyxia

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Condition caused by lack of oxygen that leads to impending or actual death

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Aspirate

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To withdraw fluid, tissue, or other substances from a body cavity, cyst, or tumor

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Atelectasis

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Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely

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Autonomic

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Involuntary or unconscious

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Benign

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Non-cancerous

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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 bronchus

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Bronchodilators

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A type of drug that causes small airways in the lungs to open up

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Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Cancer that begins in the tissue that lines or covers the airways of the lungs, including small cell and non-small cell lung cancer

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Bronchopneumonia

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Inflammation of the lung, particularly the bronchioles and alveoli, that is associated with bronchitis

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Bronchoscope

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A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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Bronchoscopy

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A procedure involving a bronchoscope to examine the inside of the trachea, bronchi, and lungs

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Bronchospasm

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Spasmodic contraction of the smooth muscle of the bronchi

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Carcinogen

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Any substance that causes cancer

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Cardiac notch

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An indentation on the surface of the left lung

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Carina

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A ridge at the base of the trachea (windpipe) that separates the openings of the right and left main bronchi (the large air passages that lead from the trachea to the lungs)

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Chronic

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A condition that lasts a long time with periods of remission and exacerbation

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Computerized tomography (CT)

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A noninvasive imaging technique that uses computers to analyze several cross-sectional X-rays in order to reveal minute details about structures in the body

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Conducting zone

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The major functions of the conducting zone are to provide a route for incoming and outgoing air, remove debris and pathogens from the incoming air, and warm and humidify the incoming air

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Cyanotic

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Pertaining to the abnormal color of blue (bluish color, lips and nail beds) causes by deoxygenation

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Defensins

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The lysozyme enzyme and proteins which have antibacterial properties are

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Diaphragm

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A sheet of skeletal muscle separating the thoracic and abdominal cavities that has to contract and relax for you to breathe

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Dysphonia

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Condition of difficult speaking, including hoarseness and change in pitch or quality of voice

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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

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Epiglottitis

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Inflammation of the epiglottis

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Endoscope

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A thin, tube-like instrument use to look at tissues inside the body

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Endoscopy

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A procedure that uses an endoscope to examine the inside of the body

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Epiglottis

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Leaf-shaped piece of elastic cartilage that is a portion of the larynx that swings to close the trachea during swallowing

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Erythrocytes

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Red blood cells

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Eupnea

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A mode of breathing that occurs at rest and does not require the cognitive thought of the individual; also knowing as quiet breathing

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Expiration

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Exhalation, or the process of causing air to leave the lungs

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External nose

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The surface and skeletal structures that result in the outward appearance of the nose to contribute to its numerous functions

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Fauces

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The opening of the oral cavity into the pharynx

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Fibroelastic membrane

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A flexible membrane that closes the posterior surface of the trachea, connecting the C-shaped cartilages

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Glottis

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Composed of the vestibular folds, the true vocal cords, and the space between these folds

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Hard palate

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Located at the anterior region of the nasal cavity and it is composed of bone

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Hemothorax

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Hemorrhage within the pleural cavity

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Hematologist

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A doctor who has special training in diagnosing and treating blood disorders

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Hematology

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The study of blood and blood-forming issues

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Hilum of the lung

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A concave region where blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves also enter the lungs

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Hypercapnia

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Abnormally elevated blood levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide)

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Hyperpnea

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Forced breathing or breathing that is excessive

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Hypocapnia

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Abnormally low blood levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide)

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Hypoxemia

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Below-normal level of oxygen saturation of blood (typically <95 percent)

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Hypoxia

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Lack of oxygen supply to the tissues

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Inferior

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A position below or lower than another part of the body proper

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Influenza (flu)

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An acute viral infection involving the respiratory tract

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Inspiration

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Inhalation, or process of breathing air into the lungs

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Laryngeal

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Pertaining to the larynx

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Largngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx

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Laryngopharynx

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One of the three regions of the pharynx; inferior to the oropharynx and posterior to the larynx

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Laryngoplasty

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Surgical repair of the larynx

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Laryngoscope

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A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the larynx

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Laryngoscopy

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Examination of the larynx with a mirror or laryngoscope

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Larynx

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A cartilaginous structure inferior to the laryngopharynx that connects the pharynx to the trachea and helps regulate the volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs; also known as the voice box

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Lobectomy

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Excision of the lobe(s) of an organ

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Lymphocytes

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The second most common type of leukocyte and are essential for the immune response

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Malignant

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Mucus

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A thick, slippery fluid made by the membranes that line certain organs of the body

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Nasopharyngitis

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Inflammation of the nose and pharynx

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Nasopharynx

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The upper part of the throat behind the nose. An opening on each side of the nasopharynx leads into the ear

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Nebulizer

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A device used to turn liquid into a fine spray

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Nosocomial Infection

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Infection acquired in hopital

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Oropharynx

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A passageway for both air and food; borders the nasopharynx and the oral cavity

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Oximeter

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Instrument used to measure the oxygenation of tissues

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Pharyngeal tonsil

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The tonsil located at the back of the throat; also known as the adenoid when swollen

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Pharyngitis

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Inflammation of the pharynx

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Pharynx

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A tube formed by skeletal muscle and lined by mucous membrane that is continuous with that of the nasal cavities; also known as the throat

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Pleural effusion

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An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of the pleura

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Pneumoconiosis

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A condition caused by the inhalation of dust

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Pneumonectomy

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Excision of the lungs

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Pneumonia

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A severe inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli (tiny air sacs) are filled with fluid

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Pneumothorax

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An abnormal collection of air in the space between the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and the chest cavity that can cause all or part of the lung to collapse

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Polysomnography (PSG)

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Simultaneous and continuous monitoring of several parameters during sleep to study normal and abnormal sleep

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Posterior

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Describes the back or direction toward the back of the body

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Pulmonary artery

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Artery that arises from the pulmonary trunk

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Pulmonary edema

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Fluid accumulation in alveoli and bronchioles (related to heart failure)

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Pulmonary embolism

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A blood clot within the lung

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Radiologist

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A doctor who has special training in creating and interpreting pictures of areas inside the body

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Radiography

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A procedure that uses x-rays to take pictures of areas inside the body

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Radiology

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The use of radiation or other imaging technologies to diagnose or treat disease

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Respiratory zone

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The respiratory zone includes structures that are directly involved in gas exchange

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose

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Rhinoplasty

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A plastic surgical operation on the nose, either reconstructive, restorative, or cosmetic

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Rhinorrhea

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Excess nasal drainage; also called a runny nose

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Septal cartilage

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The flexible hyaline cartilage connected to the nasal bone

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Sinusitis

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Inflammation of the sinuses

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Soft palate

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Located at the posterior portion of the nasal cavity and consists of muscle tissue

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Sonogram

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A computer picture of areas inside the body created by high-energy sound waves

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Spirometry

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The measurement of volume of air inhaled or exhaled by the lung

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Sputum

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Mucus and other matter brought up from the lungs by coughing

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Stethoscope

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An instrument is used to hear sounds produced by the heart, lungs, or other parts of the body

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Sympathetic nervous system (SNS)

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The division of the nervous system involved in our fight-or-flight responses. It continuously monitors body temperature and initiates appropriate motor responses

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Tachypnea

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Rapid breathing

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Thoracalgia

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Pain in the chest

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Thoracentesis

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Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity through a needle inserted between the ribs

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Thoracic

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Pertaining to the chest

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Thoracoscope

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A thin, tube-like instrument used to examine the inside of the chest

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Thoracoscopy

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Examination of the inside of the chest, using a thoracoscope

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Thoracotomy

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An operation to open the chest

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Tonsillectomy

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Excision of the tonsils

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Tonsillitis

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Inflammation of the tonsils

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Tracheitis

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Inflammation of the trachea

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Thracheostomy

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Surgical incision of the trachea

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Trachea

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The windpipe

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Upper respiratory infection

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Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx and larynx caused by a virus

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Uvula

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A small bulbous, teardrop-shaped structure located at the apex of the soft palate

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Ventilator

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A machine used to help a patient breathe

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