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adenoiditis

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inflammation of the adenoids

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alveolitis

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inflammation of the alveolus

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atelectasis

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incomplete expansion of the lung or portion of the 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 a bronchus

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bronchopneumonia

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diseased state of the bronchi and lungs (normally caused by infection)

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diaphragmatocele (di-a-frag-MAT-o-sel)

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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) *la-ring-go-tra-ke-o-bron-KI-tos*

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inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called croup)

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lobar pneumonia

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pertianing to the lobes, diseased state 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 the sinus

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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

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pneumatocele

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hernia of the lung

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pneumoconiosis

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abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

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pneumonia

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diseased state of the lung

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pneumonitis

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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 the lung, new growth (tumor)

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pyothorax

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pus in the chest

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rhinitis

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inflammation of the nose

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rhinomycosis

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abnormal condition of fungus in the nose

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rhinorrhagia

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rapid flow of blood from the nose

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thoracalgia

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pain in the chest

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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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tracheostenosis

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narrowing of the trachea

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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury

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asthma

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respiratory disease chracterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which is caused by constriction of airways that is reversible between attacks

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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a progressive lung disease that resticts the air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main compnents of COPD

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coccidiodomycosis

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fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body

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cor pulmonale

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serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema

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croup

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condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx

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cystic fibrosis

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hereditary disorder of exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms

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deviated septum

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one part of the nasal cavity is smalller because of malformation or injury of the nasal cavity

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emphysema

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stretching of the lung tissuecaused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity

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epistaxis

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nosebleed

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influenza

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highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus

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legionnaire disease

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a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium legionella pneuophila

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absenceof breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure

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Pertussis

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Highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (also called whooping cough)

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pleural effusion

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fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma

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pulmonary edema

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fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles

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pulmonary embolism (PE)

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matter forgein to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and its branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if of sufficient size or number.

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Tuberculosis

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an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs

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upper respiratory infection (URI)

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infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx (commonly called a cold)

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Adenoidectomy

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excision of the adenoids

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adenotome

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surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids

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bronchoplasty

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surgical repair of a bronchus

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laryngectomy

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excision of the larynx

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laryngoplasty

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surgical repair of the larynx

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laryngostomy

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creation of an artifical opening into the larynx

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laryngotracheotomy

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incision of the larynx and trachea

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lobectomy

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excision of a lobe (of the lung)

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pleuropexy

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surgical fixation of the pleura

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pneumobronchotomy

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incision of lung and bronchus

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pneumonectomy

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excision of a lung

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rhinoplasty

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surgical repair of the nose

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septoplasty

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incision into the nasal septum

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sinusotomy

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incision of a sinus

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thoracocentesis

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surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity

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thoracotomy

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incision in the chest cavity

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tonsillectomy

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excision of the tonsils

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tracheoplasty

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surgical repair of the trachea

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tracheostomy

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creation of an artifical opening into the trachea

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tracheotomy

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incision of the trachea

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bronchoscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi

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bronchoscopy

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visual examination of the bronchi

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endoscope

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instrument used for visual examination within

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endoscopic

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pertaining to visual examination within

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endoscopy

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visual examination within

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laryngoscope

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instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

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laryngoscopy

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visual examination of the larynx

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capnometer

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instrument used to measure carbon dioxide

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oximeter

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instrument used to measure oxygen

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spirometer

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instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volume)

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spriometry

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a measurement of breathing (lung volume)

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polysomnography (PSG)

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process of recording many tests during sleep

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chest computed tomography (CT) scan

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computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back. Performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion. Computed tomography is used to visualize other body parts such as the abdomen and the brain.

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Chest radiograph (CXR)

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a radiographic image of the chest performed to evaluate the lungs and the heart (also called a chest x-ray)

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ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)

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a nuclear medicine precedure performed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and other conditions

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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

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a test performed on septum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis

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arterial blood gases (ABGs)

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a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present

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peak flow meter (PFM)

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a portable instrument used to measure how fast air can be pushed out the lung; used to help monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly

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pulmonary function test (PFTs)

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a group of tests performed to measure breathing and used to determing respiratory function

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pulse oximetry

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a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the finertip

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auscultation

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the act of listening for sounds within the body through a stethoscope.

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percussion

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the act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of te part beneath by the sound obtained. The dull sound indicates the presence of fluid in a body space or cavity such as in the pleural space

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PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test

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a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis.

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stethoscope

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an instrument used to hear internal body sounds; used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement

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acapnia

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condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus

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anoxia

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condition of the absence (deficiency) of oxygen

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aphonia

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condition of absence of voice

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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bronchoalveolar

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pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli

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bronchospasm

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spasmodic contraction in the bronchi

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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dysphonia

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condition of difficult speaking (voice)

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dyspnea

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difficult breathing

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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hypercapnia

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condition of excess carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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hypernea

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exessive breathing

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hypocapnia

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condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)

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hyponea

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deficient breathing

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hypoxemia

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condition of deficient oxygen in the blood

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hypoxia

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condition of deficient oxyen (to the tissue)

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intrapleural

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pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes)

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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laryngospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the larynx

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mucoid

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resembling mucus

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mucous

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pertaining to mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nose and pharynx

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orthopnea

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able to breathe easier in a straight (upright) position

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phrenalgia

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pain in the diaphragm

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phrenospasm

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spasm of the diaphragm

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pulmonary

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pertaining to the lungs

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pulmonologist

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a physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung

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pulmnology

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study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lung)

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose (as in a cold)

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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airway

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passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed

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asphyxia

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deprivation of oxygen for tissue usel suffocation

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aspirate

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to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent causing narrowing of the bronchi

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bronchodilator

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agent causing the bronchi to widen

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cough

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sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs

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hiccup

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sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs

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hypoventilation

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ventilation of the lungs that does not fullfill the body’s gas exchange needs

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mucopurulent

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containing both mucus and pus

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mucus

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slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

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nebulizer

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device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment

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nosocomial infection

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an infection acquired during hospitalization

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paroxysm

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periodic, sudden attack

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patent

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open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea and bronchi

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sputum

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muccous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

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ventilator

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mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing

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ABGs

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arterial blood gases

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AFB

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acid-fast bacilli

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ARDS

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acute respiratory distress syndrome

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CF

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cystic fibrosis

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COPD

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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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CT

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computed tomography

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CXR

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chest radiograph

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flu

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influenza

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LLL

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left lower lobe

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LTB

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Laryngotracheobronchitis

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LUL

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Left Upper Lobe

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OSA

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obstructive sleep disorder

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PE

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pulmonary embolism

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PFM

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peak flow meter

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PFTs

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pulmonary function test

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PSG

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polysomnography

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RLL

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Right Lower Lobe

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RML

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Right Middle Lobe

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RUL

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Right Upper Lobe

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SOB

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shortness of breath

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TB

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tuberculosis

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URI

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Upper respiratory infection

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VPS

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ventilation-perfussion scanning

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Lungs

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two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobes and the left lung has two.

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Pleura

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Double folded serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity with a small spave between, called the pleural cavity, which contains serous fluid.

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Diaphragm

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muscular partition that seperates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It aids in the breathing process by contracting and pulling air in, then relaxing and pushing air out.

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Mediastinum

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space between te lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures.

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Adenoid/o

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Adenoids

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alveol/o

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alveolus

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bronchi/o, bronch/o

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bronchus

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diaphragmat/o, phren/o

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diaphragm

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epiglott/o

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epiglottis

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laryng/o

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larynx

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lob/o

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lobe

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nas/o, rhin/o

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nose

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pharyng/o

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pharynx

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pleur/o

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pleura

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pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o

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lung, air

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pulmon/o

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lung

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sept/o

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septum (wall off, fence)

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sinus/o

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sinus

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thorac/o

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thorax (chest)

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tonsill/o

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tonsil

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atel/o

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imperfect, incomplete

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capn/o

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carbon dioxide

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hem/o, hemat/o

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blood

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muc/o

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mucus

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orth/o

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straight

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ox/i, ox/o

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oxygen

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phon/o

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sound, voice

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py/o

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pus

196
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somn/o

A

sleep

197
Q

spir/o

A

breathe, breathing

198
Q

a-, an-

A

absence of, without

199
Q

endo-

A

within

200
Q

eu-

A

normal, good

201
Q

pan-

A

all, total

202
Q

poly-

A

many, much

203
Q

tachy-

A

fast, rapid

204
Q

-algia

A

pain

205
Q

-ar, -ary, -eal

A

pertaining to

206
Q

-cele

A

hernia or protrusion

207
Q

-centesis

A

surgical puncture to aspirate fluid (with a sterile needle)

208
Q

-ectasis

A

stretching out, dilatation, expansion

209
Q

-emia

A

blood condition

210
Q

-graphy

A

process of recording, radiographic

211
Q

-meter

A

insturment used to measure

212
Q

-metry

A

measurement

213
Q

-pexy

A

surgical fixation, suspension

214
Q

-pnea

A

breathing

215
Q

-rrhagia

A

rapid flow of blood

216
Q

-scope

A

insturment used for visual examination

217
Q

-scopic

A

pertianing to visual examination

218
Q

-scopy

A

visual examination

219
Q

-spasm

A

sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

220
Q

-stenosis

A

constriction or narrowing

221
Q

-stomy

A

creation of an artifical opening

222
Q

-thorax

A

chest

223
Q

-tomy

A

cut into or incision

Medical Terminology (17 decks)

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