Top 200 Respiratory definitions Flashcards
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allergic rhinitis
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inflammation of nasal mucous membranes resulting from an allergic reaction
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acapnia
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deficiency of carbon dioxide in the blood
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apnea
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absence of breathing
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atelectasis
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collapsed lung
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bradypnea
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abnormally slow breathing
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dysphonia
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hoarseness
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dyspnea
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difficult breathing
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ecchymosis
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bruise
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epistaxis
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nosebleed
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expectorate
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eject from the lungs by coughing
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hypercapnia
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excess carbon dioxide in the blood
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infarct
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area of tissue death due to a lack of oxygen
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keratitis
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inflammation of the cornea
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cornea
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transparent covering of the iris and pupil
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malaise
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a feeling of discomfort or fatigue
