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Localized collection pus in a cavity formed by tissue degeneration |
Abscess |
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Reduced carbon dioxide tension in blood result in increased pulmonary ventilation |
Acapnia |
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Reduced level of carbon dioxide in blood result in decreased alkaline of bicarbonate |
Acarbia |
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Human body cannot survive if the bloodstream becomes either markedly acid or alkaline |
Acid base balance |
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characterized by presence of excessive quantities of acid in blood |
Acidosis |
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Clinging wall of bronchioles of the diseased lung has sticky secretions as a result of the disease |
Adhesive force |
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Liquid droplets suspended in stream of gas |
Aerosol |
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Abnormal condition in which air cannot be expelled during exhalation as a result of collapse of bronchioles or blockage by tenacious mucous |
Air trapping |
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Path air travels from the atmosphere to and from the alveoli |
Airway |
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condition in which ph concentration increases above normal limits |
Alkalosis |
