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1
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Alveoli

A

Air sacs in the lung

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Apnea

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Temporary cessation of breathing

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Asthma

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Spasms of the bronchial tubes or swelling of their mucus membranes

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Bradypnea

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Abnormally slow breathing

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Bronchitis

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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes

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Bronchoscopy

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Visual examination of the bronchial tubes using a scope

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Cyanosis

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Bluish discolouration of the skin due to an oxygen deficiency in the bloodstream

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Dyspnea

A

Laboured or difficult breathing

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Adenoids

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Enlarged lymphatic tissue in the upper part of the throat near the nasal passageways

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Epiglottis

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Flap of cartilage that covers the mouth of the trachea so food will not enter the airway

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Epistaxis

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Nosebleed

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Expectoration

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Coughing up mucous of phlegm from the lungs or mouth

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Hemoptysis

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Spitting up of blood

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Hypoxia

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Deficiency of oxygen

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Laryngitis

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Inflammation of the larynx

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Larynx

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Voice box

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Nares

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Nostrils

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Orthopnea

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Breathing discomfort unless standing or sitting

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Pertussis

A

Whooping cough

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Pharyngitis

A

Inflammation of the pharynx: sore throat

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Pharynx

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Throat

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Pleura

A

Double membrane surrounding the lungs

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Pleural effusion

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Collection of fluid between the double membrane surrounding the lungs

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Pleurisy

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Inflammation of pleura

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Pneumonia

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Abnormal condition of the lungs marked by inflammation and collection of materials within the air sacs of the lungs caused by bacteria and viruses

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Pneumothorax

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Abnormal accumulation of air in the space between the pleura causing a complete or partial collapse of the lung

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Respiration

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The act of breathing in and out

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Rhinorrhea

A

Discharge from the nose

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Tachypnea

A

Abnormally fast breathing

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Tonsils

A

Lymphatic tissue in he back of the mouth near the throat

31
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Trachea

A

Windpipe

Medical Terminology (Respiratory System) (5 decks)

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