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47 Cards in this Set
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Pertaining to an air sac |
Alveolar |
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Dilation of a bronchial tubes |
Bronchodilator |
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Increased development of adenoids: adenoid hyper |
Adenoid hypertrophy |
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Inflammation of small bronchi |
Bronchiolitis |
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Tightening of a bronchus |
Bronchospasm |
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Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs |
Pneumoconiosis |
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Removal of the adenoids |
Adenoidectomy |
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An abnormal connection between a bronchial tube and the pleura cavity |
Bronchopleural fistula |
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High levels of carbon dioxide on the blood |
Hypercapnia |
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Inflammation of the piece of cartilage over the trachea |
Epiglottitis |
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Inflammation of the voice box |
Laryngitis |
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Visual examination of the central area of the chest |
Mediastinoscopy |
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Involuntary contraction of muscles in the voice box |
Laryngospasm |
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Bluish discoloration of the skin |
Cyanosis |
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Cavities within the skull near the nose |
Paranasal sinuses |
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Removal of a lobe of the lung |
Lobectomy |
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Pertaining to the voice box |
Laryngeal |
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Breathing is easier in an upright position |
Orthopnea |
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Process of expelling sputum from the chest |
Expectoration |
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Condition of decreased oxygen: hyp |
Hypoxia |
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Pain associated with the chest muscles: pleuro |
Pleurodynia |
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Pertaining to the throat |
Pharyngeal |
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Discharge from the nose |
Rhinorrhea |
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Nerve that sends messages to the diaphragm |
Phrenic nerve |
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Removal of the lung |
Pneumonectomy |
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Accumulation of air in the chest |
Pneumothorax |
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Collection of fluid in the space surrounding the lungs |
Pleural effusion |
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Pertaining to the lungs |
Pulmonary |
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Surgical repair of the nose |
Rhinoplasty |
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Condition of collapsed lung |
Atelectasis |
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Incision of the chest |
Thoracotomy |
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Inflammation of the cavities in the skull |
Sinusitis |
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Rhythmic changes in breathing: Cheyne-Stokes |
Cheyne- Stokes respiration |
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Removal of the tonsils |
Tonsillectomy |
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Instrument to measure breathing |
Spirometer |
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Incision of the windpipe |
Tracheotomy |
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Pertaining to the chest |
Thoracic |
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Narrowing of the windpipe |
Tracheal stenosis |
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Collection of pus in the pleura cavity: em |
Empyema |
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Increase in depth of breathing |
Hyperpnea |
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Excessive or rapid breathing |
Tachypnea |
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Blood in the chest |
Hemothorax |
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Not breathing |
Apnea |
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Pus in the chest |
Pyothorax |
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Abnormal breathing |
Dyspnea |
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No sense of smell |
Anosmia |
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Lack of pulse |
Asphyxia |