Chapter 20

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Alveoli

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Are cells of the lungs.

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Arthrospores

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Segmented bacterial spores which have entered into a resting state.

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Blastomycosis

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A rare fungal infection which causes inflammatory lesions of the skin, lungs, bones, central nervous system, or other internal organs caused by inhalation of blastomycosis dermatitis conidia.

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Blepharitis

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Inflammation of the edges of eyelids which includes the hair follicles and glands.

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Catarrhal stage

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The primary stage of pertussis (whooping cough) characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract which causes excessive nasal discharge, low grade fever, coughing.

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Coccidioidomycosis

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Infection caused by inhalation of the fungus

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Valley fever

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Convalescent stage

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The stage of disease or infection in which the individual is recovering and getting well.

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Cystic fibrosis

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agenda Natick inherited disorder caused by an autosomal recessive gene which primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems.

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Dacryocystitis

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inflammation of the mucous membranes of the lacrimal duct in sac which causes excessive tearing redness and pain in the area.

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Eustachian tube

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Auditory tube, a mucous membrane lined hollow tube which connects the middle ear to the pharynx.

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Histoplasmosis

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a systemic fungal infection from inhalation of histoplasma capsulatum which may affect multiple body systems primarily the respiratory system and systems me range from mild to fatal.

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Idiopathic

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Pertaining to unknown or unclear cause of origin of disease infection or condition.

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Idiosyncratic

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Pertaining to an unusual or unexpected reaction to a drug food or other substance.

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Keratitis

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Inflammation of the cornea of the eye may be due to infection trauma or immune response.

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Microvilli

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Microscopic hair-like projections on the surface of cell membranes.

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Otitis externa

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Inflammation of the outermost portion of the auditory canal.

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Otorhinolaryngology

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Medical specialty also known as ENT which involves the study and practice of ear nose and throat.

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Paroxysmal stage

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The second stage of pertussis characterized by numerous sudden bouts of rapid coughs which may lead to exhaustion and. cyanosis

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Rheumatic fever

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a rare serious and potentially life-threatening secondary inflammatory disease which may follow group a streptococcal infections and may affect the heart brain skin and joints at varying degrees.

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Trachoma

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contagious infection of the eyelids caused by chlamydia trachomatis which causes the inner eyelids to become rough in a braid the cornea.

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Vasoconstrictors

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Classification of drugs or agents which constrict narrow blood vessels.