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Ch.5 Complementary Terms Flashcards

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laryngeal

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pertaining to the larynx

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eupnea

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normal breathing

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mucoid

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resembling mucus

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apnea

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absence of breathing

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hypoxia

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condition of deficient oxygen

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6
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laryngospasm

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spasmodic contraction of larynx

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endotracheal

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pertaining to within the trachea

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anoxia

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condition of absence of oxygen

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dysphonia

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difficult speaking

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hypercapnia

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condition of excessive carbon dioxide (in blood)

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bronchoalveolar

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pertaining to the bronchi & alveoli

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12
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dyspnea

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difficult breathing

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hypocapnia

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condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in blood)

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14
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bronchospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the bronchi

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15
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orthopnea

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able to breath easier in a straight (upright) position

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hyperpnea

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excessive breathing

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17
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acapnia

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condition of absence of carbon dioxide

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18
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hypopnea

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deficient breathing

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hypoxemia

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condition of deficient oxygen in blood

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aphonia

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condition of absence of voice

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rhinorrhea

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discharge from the nose

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thoracic

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pertaining to the chest

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mucous

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pertaining to mucus

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nasopharyngeal

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pertaining to the nose & pharynx

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diaphragmatic

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pertaining to the diaphragm

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intrapleural

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pertaining to within the pleura

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pulmonary

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pertaining to the lungs

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phrenalgia

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pain of the diaphragm

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tachypnea

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rapid breathing

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phrenospasm

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spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm

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pulmonologist

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physician who studies & treats diseases of the lung

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pulmonology

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study of the lung

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alveolar

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pertaining to the alveolus

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airway

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mechanical device used to keep air passage unobstructed

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asphyxia

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suffocation

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aspirate

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to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract

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bronchoconstrictor

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agent that narrows bronchi

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bronchodilator

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agent that widens bronchi

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cough

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sudden, noisy expulsion of air from lungs

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hiccup

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catching of breath w/spasmodic contraction of diaphragm

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hyperventilation

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ventilation of lungs beyond normal body needs

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hypoventilation

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ventilation of lungs that doesn’t fulfill the body’s gas exchange needs

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mucopurulent

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containing mucus & pus

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mucus

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slimy fluid secreted by mucous membranes

45
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nebulizer

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respiratory treatment device that sends a mist

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nosocomial infection

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hospital-acquired infection

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paroxism

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period, sudden attack

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patent

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open

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sputum

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mucous secretion from lungs, bronchi, & trachea, expelled from mouth

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ventilator

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mechanical breathing device

Week 3: Ch. 5 (5 decks)

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