Top 200 Respiratory definitions

Question 0

allergic rhinitis

Answer 0

inflammation of nasal mucous membranes resulting from an allergic reaction

Question 1

acapnia

Answer 1

deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 2

apnea

Answer 2

absence of breathing

Question 3

atelectasis

Answer 3

collapsed lung

Question 4

bradypnea

Answer 4

abnormally slow breathing

Question 5

dysphonia

Answer 5

hoarseness

Question 6

dyspnea

Answer 6

difficult breathing

Question 7

ecchymosis

Answer 7

bruise

Question 8

epistaxis

Answer 8

nosebleed

Question 9

expectorate

Answer 9

eject from the lungs by coughing

Question 10

hypercapnia

Answer 10

excess carbon dioxide in the blood

Question 11

infarct

Answer 11

area of tissue death due to a lack of oxygen

Question 12

keratitis

Answer 12

inflammation of the cornea

Question 13

cornea

Answer 13

transparent covering of the iris and pupil

Question 14

malaise

Answer 14

a feeling of discomfort or fatigue

Question 15

mydriasis

Answer 15

pupil dilation

Question 16

oral candidiasis

Answer 16

fungal infection in the mouth caused by Candida albicans a.k.a. thrush

Question 17

pallor

Answer 17

paleness

Question 18

pyrexia

Answer 18

fever

Question 19

rhinitis

Answer 19

inflammation of the nasal mucous membranes

Question 20

rhinitis medicamentosa

Answer 20

rhinitis caused by rebound vasodilation after excessive use of vasoconstricting nasal sprays or drops

Question 21

rhinorrhea

Answer 21

runny nose

Question 22

urticaria

Answer 22

hives

Question 23

xerostomia

Answer 23

dry mouth