Respiratory System Flashcards
1
Q
bronchiectasis
A
abnormal dilation of the bronchi
2
Q
virus pneumonia
A
inflammation caused by a virus
3
Q
bronchopneumonia
A
inflammation of a part of a lobe or segment by a bacteria
4
Q
lobar pneumonia
A
inflammation of one or more lobes by a bacteria- pneumococcus
5
Q
empyema
A
pus in the pleural cavity
6
Q
pleural effusion
A
fluid in the pleural cavity