Reading...
Play button
Play button
Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
allergic rhinitis
|
the reaction of the nasal mucosa to a specific allergen
|
|
|
apnea
|
the cessation of spontaneous respirations
|
|
|
deviated septum
|
a deflection of the normally straight nasal septum
|
|
|
epistaxis
|
nosebleed
|
|
|
esophageal speech
|
a method of swallowing air, trapping it in the esophagus, and releasing it to create sound
|
|
|
nasal polyps
|
benign mucous membrane masses that form slowly in response to repeated inflammation of the sinus or nasal mucosa
|
|
|
obstructive sleep apnea
|
a condition characterized by partial or complete upper airway obstruction during sleep, causing apnea and hypopnea
|
|
|
rhinoplasty
|
the surgical reconstruction of the nose
|
|
|
tracheostomy
|
surgical opening into the trachea
|
|
|
tracheotomy
|
a surgical incision into the trachea for the purpose of establishing an airway
|
