Respiratory System Terminolgy Flashcards
1
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Ptysis
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Spitting/coughing
2
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Plastic
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Reconstruction
3
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Pneumoconiosis
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Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
4
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Epistaxis
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Fancier name for nose bleed
5
Q
Emphysema
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Destruction of the air sacs and loss of respiratory membrane for oxygen exchange
6
Q
Pulmonary angiography
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Special xray of the vessels of the lungs
7
Q
Laryngoscopy
A
Visual examination of larynx
8
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Endotracheal intubation
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Passing of air tube into trachea so oxygen supplied to lungs with aspiration