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Unit 5 Flashcards

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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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Bronch/i, bronch/o

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Bronchus

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Diaphragmat/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 (voicebox)

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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

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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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Thrache/o

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Trachea

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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/o, ox/I

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Oxygen

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Py/o

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Pus

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Somn/o

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Sleep

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Spir/o

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Breathe, breathing

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A-, an-

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Without or absence of

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Endo-

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Within

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Eu-

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Normal, good

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Pan-

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All, total

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Poly-

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Many, much

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-algia

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Pain

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-ar

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Pertaining to

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-ary

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Pertaining to

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-eal

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Pertaining to

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-cele

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Hernia or protrusion

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-centesis

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Surgical puncture to aspirate (with a needle)

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-emia

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Blood condition

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-ectasis

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Stretching out, dilate, expand

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-gram

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Record, x-ray image

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-graphy

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Process of recording x-ray imaging

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-meter

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Instrument used to measure

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-metery

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Measurement

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-oxia

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Oxygen

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-pexy

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Surgical fixation, suspension

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-phonia

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Sound or voice

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-pnea

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Breathing

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-rrhagia

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Rapid flow of breathing

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-scope

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Instrument used for visual examination

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-scopy

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Visual examination

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-scopic

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Pertaining to visual examination

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-spasm

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Sudden, involuntary muscle contraction

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-stenosis

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Contraction or narrowing

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-stomy

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Creation of an artificial opening

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-thorax

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Chest

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-tomy

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Cut into or incision

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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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Adult respiratory distress syndrome

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CF

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Cystic fibrosis

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CO2

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Carbon dioxide

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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 x-ray

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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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O2

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Oxygen

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OSA

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Obstructive sleep apnea

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PCP

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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

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PE

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Pulmonary embolism

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PFTs

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Pulmonary function tests

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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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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-perfusion scanning

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Lobar pneumonia

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Pertaining to the lobe(s); diseased state of the lung (1+ lobes infected)

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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 all sinuses

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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 (also called pleurisy)

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Pneumatocele

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Hernia of the lung (lung tissue protrudes through an opening in the chest)

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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 (infection and inflammation caused by bacteria, viruses, and fungi)

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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), causing the lungs to collapse

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Pulmonary neoplasm

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Pertaining to (in) the lung, new growth (tumor)

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Pyothorax

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Pus in the chest (pleural cavity)(also called empyema)

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Rhinitis

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Inflammation of the (mucous membrane) 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 (also called epistaxis)

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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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Thracheitis

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Inflammation of the trachea

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Thracheostenosis

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Narrowing of the trachea

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Nose

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Lined with mucous membrane and fine hairs, acts as a filter to moisten and warm the entering air

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Nasal septum

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Partition separating the right and left nasal cavities

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Paranasal sinuses

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Air cavities within the cranial bones that open into the nasal cavities

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Pharynx (throat)

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Serves as a food and air passageway, air enters from the nasal cavities and passes through the pharynx to the larynx, food enters the pharynx from the mouth and passes into esophagus

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Adenoids

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Lymphoid tissue located behind the nasal cavity

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Tonsils

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Lymphoid tissue located behind the mouth

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Larynx (voice box)

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Location of the vocal cords, air enters from the pharynx

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Epiglottis

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Flap of cartilage that automatically covers the opening of/keeps food from entering the larynx during swallowing

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Trachea (windpipe)

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Passageway for air to the bronchi

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Oximeter

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Instrument used to measure oxygen (saturation in the blood)

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Spirometer

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Instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volumes)

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Spirometry

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Measurement of breathing (or lung volumes)

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Polysomnography (PSG)

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Process of recording many (tests) during sleep (performed to diagnose obstructive sleep apnea)

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Bronchus (pl. bronchi)

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One of two branches from the trachea that conducts air into the lungs, where it divides and subdivides

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Bronchioles

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Smallest subdivision of the bronchial tree

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Alveolus (pl. alveoli)

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Air sacs at the end of the bronchioles, exchange oxygen and CO2

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Lungs

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Two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity

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Pleura

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Serious membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity

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Diaphragm

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Muscular partition that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities, aiding breathing process

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Mediastinum

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Space between the lungs containing the heart, esophagus, trachea great blood vessels, and other structures

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Adenoiditis

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Inflammation of the adenoids

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Atelectasis

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Incomplete expansion (of the lung of a newborn or a collapsed lung)

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Bronchiectasis

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Dilations 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 the bronchus

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Bronchopneumonia

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Diseased state of the bronchi and lungs

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Diaphragmatocele

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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 (LBT)

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Inflammation of the larynx, trachea and bronchi

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Adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)

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Respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury

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Asthma

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Respiratory disease characterized by coughing, wheezing and shortness of breath

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

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Group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that block bronchial flow

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Coccidiodomycosis

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Fungal disease affecting lungs and sometimes other organs

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Cor pulmonale

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Serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders

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Croup

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Condition resulting from an acute obstruction of the larynx, characterized by a barking cough, hoarseness, and stridor, caused by bacterial or viral infection, allergy, or foreign body

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Cystic fibrosis (CF)

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Hereditary Disorder of endocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production of the respiratory tract

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Deviated septum

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One part of the nasal cavity is smaller due to malformation or injury

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Emphysema

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Stretching of lung tissue caused by alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed (rhinorrhagia)

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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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Lobar pneumonia caused by bacterium

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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

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Repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep leading to absence of breathing

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Pertussis

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Respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration or whooping

145
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Pleural effusion

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Escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation

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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP)

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Pneumonia caused by fungus

147
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Pulmonary edema

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Fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles

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Pulmonary embolism (pl. emboli)(PE)

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Foreign matter carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery, blocking circulation

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Tuberculosis (TB)

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Infectious disease caused by an acid-fast bacillus spread by inhalation of small particles

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Upper respiratory infection (URI)

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Infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx

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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 adenoids

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Bronchoplasty

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Surgical repair of a bronchus

154
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Larygnectomy

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Excision of the larynx

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Laryngoplasty

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Surgical repair of the larynx

156
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Laryngostomy

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Creation of an artificial opening into the larynx

157
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Laryngotracheotomy

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Incision of the larynx and trachea

158
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Lobectomy

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Excision of a lobe

159
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Tracheotomy

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Incision of the trachea

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Pleuropexy

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Surgical fixation of the pleura

161
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Pneumobronchotomy

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Incision of the 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

164
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Septoplasty

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Surgical repair of the (nasal) septum

165
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Septotomy

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Incision into the (nasal) septum

166
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Sinustomy

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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

168
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Thoracotomy

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Incision into 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 artificial opening into the trachea

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Bronchoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of 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 (a hollow organ or body cavity)

177
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Laryngoscope

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Instrument used for visual examination of the larynx

178
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Laryngoscopy

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Visual examination of the larynx

179
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Thoracoscope

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Instrument used for the visual examination of the throax

180
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Thoracoscopy

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Visual examination of the thorax

181
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Capnometer

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Instrument used to measure carbon dioxide levels (in expired gas)

182
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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

183
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Chest x-ray (CXR)

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X-ray image of the chest to evaluate the lungs and heart

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Ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)

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Nuclear medicine procedure to diagnose lung conditions

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Acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear

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Test performed of sputum to determine presence of bacterium causing TB

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Arterial blood gases (ABGs)

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Test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, CO2, and other gases

187
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Pulmonary function tests (PFTs)

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Group of tests performed to measure breathing and find respiratory abnormalities

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Pulse oximetry

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Noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in blood using device attached to fingertip

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Purified protein derivative (PPD) skin test

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Test performed on individuals recently exposed to TB

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Acapnia

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Condition of absence (less than normal level) of CO2

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Anoxia

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Absence (deficiency of) oxygen

192
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Aphonia

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Absence of voice

193
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Apnea

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Absence of breathing

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Bronchoalveolar

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Pertaining to bronchi and alveoli

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Bronchospasm

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Spasmodic contraction of bronchi

196
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Diaphragmatic

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Pertaining to the diaphragm

197
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Dysphonie

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Difficulty speaking (voice)

198
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Dyspnea

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Difficulty breathing

199
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Endothracheal

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Pertaining to within the trachea

200
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Eupnea

A

Normal breathing

201
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Hypercapnia

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Condition of excessive CO2 in blood

202
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Ventilator

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Mechanical device used to assist with breathing

203
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Airway

A

Passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs

204
Q

Asphyxia

A

Deprivation of oxygen for tissue use (suffocation)

205
Q

Aspirate

A

Withdraw fluid or to suction

206
Q

Bronchoconstrictor

A

Agent causing narrowing of bronchi

207
Q

Bronchodilator

A

Agent causing the bronchi to widen

208
Q

Cough

A

Sudden, noisy expulsion of air from lungs

209
Q

Hiccup

A

Sudden catching of breath with spasmodic contraction of diaphragm

210
Q

Hyperventilation

A

Excessive ventilation of lungs

211
Q

Hypoventilation

A

Lack of ventilation from lungs

212
Q

Mucopurulent

A

Containing both mucus and pus

213
Q

Mucus

A

Slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes

214
Q

Nebulizer

A

Device that creates a mist to deliver respiratory medication

215
Q

Nosocomial infection

A

Infection acquired during hospitalization

216
Q

Paroxysm

A

Periodic, sudden attack

217
Q

Patent

218
Q

Sputum

A

Mucous secretion of from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth

219
Q

Hyperpnea

A

Excessive breathing

220
Q

Hypocapnia

A

Condition of deficient CO2 in blood

221
Q

Hypopnea

A

Deficient breathing

222
Q

Hypoxemia

A

Deficient oxygen in the blood

223
Q

Hypoxia

A

Deficient oxygen (to the tissues)

224
Q

Intrapleural

A

Pertaining to within the pleura

225
Q

Laryngeal

A

Pertaining to the larynx

226
Q

Laryngospasm

A

Spasmodic contraction of the larynx

227
Q

Mucous

A

Resembling mucus

228
Q

Mucous

A

Pertaining to mucus

229
Q

Nasopharyngeal

A

Pertaining to the nose and pharynx

230
Q

Orthopnea

A

Ability to breathe only in upright position

231
Q

Pulmonary

A

Pertaining to the lungs

232
Q

Rhinorrhea

A

Discharge from the nose (as in a cold)

233
Q

Thoracic

A

Pertaining to the chest

HA MedTerm (25 decks)

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