Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
Asphyxia
A
Deficiency of oxygen in the blood.
2
Q
Asthma
A
Spasm and narrowing of the bronchi, leading to an obstruction.
3
Q
Atelectasis
A
Collapsed lung.
4
Q
Bronchitis
A
Inflammation of the bronchi.
5
Q
Croup
A
Viral infection of infants, obstruction of the larynx.
6
Q
Diphtheria
A
Infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.
7
Q
Emphysema
A
Hyper inflation of the air sacs.
8
Q
Epistaxis
A
Nose bleed.
9
Q
Hemoptysis
A
Spitting up of blood.
10
Q
Hemothorax
A
Blood from the respiratory tract found in the pleural cavity.
11
Q
Pneumonia
A
Inflammation and collection of infected material in the air sacs.
12
Q
Pulmonary Edema
A
Fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles.
13
Q
Pulmonary Embolism
A
Blood clot lodges in the vessels of the lung.
14
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Tuberculosis (TB)
A
Infection disease caused by bacteria.
