Module 5 Terminology Flashcards
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Angi/o
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Vessel
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Angin/o
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To choke
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Aort/o
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Aorta
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Arteri/o
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Artery
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Ather/o
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Fatty substance
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Atri/o
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Atrium
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Auscultate/o
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Listen to
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Cardi/o
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Heart
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Circulat/o
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Circular
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Cyan/o
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Dark blue
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Dilat/o
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To widen
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Ech/o
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Reflected sound
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Electr/o
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Electricity
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Embol/o
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A throwing in
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Hem/o
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Blood
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Infarct/o
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Infarct/necrosis
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Isch/o
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To hold back
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Lipid/o
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Fat
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Mitr/o
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Mitral valve
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My/o
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Muscle
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Occlus/o
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To close
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Ox/o
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Oxygen
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Palpit/o
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Throbbing
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Pector/o
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Chest
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Phleb/o
Vein
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Rhythm/o
Rhythm
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Scler/o
Hardening
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Sten/o
Narrowing
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Thromb/o
Clot of blood
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Valvul/o
Valve
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Vas/o
Vessel
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Vascul/o
Small vessel
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Ven/o
Vein
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Ventricul/o
Ventricle
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Vers/o
Turning
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AED
Automated external defibrillator
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AF or AFib
Atrial fibrillation
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AV
Atrioventricular
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BP
Blood pressure
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CABG
Coronary artery bypass graft
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CAD
Coronary artery disease
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CHF
Congestive Heart Failure
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Chol
Cholesterol
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CK
Creatine kinase
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CMP
Cardiomyopathy
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CO
Cardiac output
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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CV
Cardiovascular
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CVA
Cardiovascular accident
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DVT
Deep vein thrombosis
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ECG, EKG
Electrocardiogram
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ECHO
Echocardiogram
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EF
Ejection Fraction
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HBP
High Blood Pressure
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HDL
High density lipoprotein
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HF
Heart failure
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HGB
Hemoglobin
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HTN
Hypertension
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IV
Intravenous
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LA
Left atrium
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LDL
Low density lipoprotein
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LV
Left ventricle
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LVEF
Left ventricular ejection fraction
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MI
Myocardial infarction
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MS
Mitral stenosis
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MV
Mitral valve
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MVP
Mitral valve prolapse
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NSTEMI
Non-st segment elevation myocardial infarction
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PAD
Peripheral artery disease
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PE
Pulmonary embolism
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RA
Right atrium
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RV
Right ventricle
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RVEF
Right ventricular ejection fraction
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SA
Sinoatrial
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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STEMI
ST segment elevation myocardial infarction
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VLDL
Very low-density lipoprotein
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VSD
Ventricular septal defect
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Anastomosis
Surgical connection between blood vessels
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Aneurysm
Abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to the weakness in a artery wall.
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Angina pectoris
Chest pain due to the constriction of blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle
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Angioma
Tumor of a blood vessel
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Arteriosclerosis
Pathological condition of hardening of the arteries
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Arteritis
Inflammation of an artery
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Atherosclerosis
Pathological condition of the arteries where there is a build up of fatty substances within the artery and hardening of the wall of the artery.
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Auscultation
The process of using a stethoscope to listen to the sounds that the body makes, especially the heart and lungs
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Bradycardia
Abnormally slow heartbeat defined as less that 60 beats per minute
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Bruit
Pathological noise heard on auscultation. A sound in either an artery or a vein.
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Cardiac arrest
Loss of heart function that results in decreased circulation
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Cardiomegaly
Enlargement of the heart
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Cardiopulmonary
Pertaining to the heart and the lungs
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Claudication
Dull cramping pain in the hips ,thighs, calves, or buttock because of inadequate blood supply to the muscles of the legs
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Cyanosis
Abnormal bluish or grayish appearance of the skin and or muscles membrane caused by an oxygen deficiency in the blood.
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Diastole
Relaxation phase of the heart where the heart muscle relaxes and the chambers fill with blood.
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Embolism
Pathological condition caused by an obstruction of a blood vessel by an foreign substance or a blood clot.
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Hemangioma
Benign tumor of a blood vessel
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Hemodynamic
Study of the heart’’s function and movement of the blood and blood pressure
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Hyperlipidemia
Abnormally high levels of lipid in the blood
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Hypotension
Low blood pressure
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Infarction
Death of tissue resulting from an obstruction of blood flow
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Ischemia
Condition where there is a lack of oxygen due to decreased blood supply to a part of the body.
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Murmur
Abnormal heart sound heard on auscultation of the heart.
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Myocardial
Pertaining to the heart muscle
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Myocarditis
Inflammation of the heart muscle
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Occlusion
A blockage in a vessel, canal, or passage of the body
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Oximetry
Measurement of the oxygen saturation in the blood
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Palpitation
Abnormal throbbing or fluttering of the heart that is felt by the patient
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Pericardial
Pertaining to the pericardium
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Pericardiocentesis
Removal of the fluid in the pericardial sac for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
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Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium
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Phlebitis
Inflammation of a vein
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Shock
A life threatening condition when the body is not getting enough oxygen leading to damage of multiple organs and possible death.
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Sinoatrial
Pertaining to the sinus venous of the embryo or the sinus of the vena cava and the right atrium
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Systole
Constructive phase of the heart when the heart muscle contracts and forces the blood out of the heart.
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Tachycardia
Rapid heartbeat defined as over 100 beats per minute
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Thrombophlebitis
Inflammation of the vein associated within the formation of a blood clot.
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Thrombosis
A blood clot in the vascular system
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Varicose veins
Swollen, dilated veins that usually occur in the lower legs secondary to slow blood flow and defective valves in the veins.
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Vasoconstrictive
Constriction of the blood vessels
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Vasodilator
Medicine that acts directly on the smooth muscle cells in the blood vessels to make them wider
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Vasospasm
Spasm of a blood vessel
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Venipuncture
Puncture of a vein for the purpose of removing blood for analysis in a lab
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Ventricular
Pertaining to a cardiac ventricle
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Alveol/o
Small hollow air sac
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Aspirat/o
To draw in
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Bronch/o
Bronchus
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Bronchiol/o
Bronchiole
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Cyan/o
Dark blue
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Diaphragmat/o
Diaphragm
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Fibr/o
Fiber
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Laryng/o
Larynx, voice box
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Lob/o
Lobe
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Mediastin/o
Mediastinum
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Nas/o
Nose
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Olfact/o
Smell
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Or/o
Mouth
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Orth/o
Straight
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Ox/o
Oxygen
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Palat/o
Palate
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Pector/o
Chest
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Pharyng/o
Pharynx, throat
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Pleur/o
Pleura
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Pneum/o
Air
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Pneumon/o
Lung
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Pulmon/o
Lung
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Py/o
Pus
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Respirat/o
Breathing
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Rhin/o
Nose
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Rhonch/o
Snore
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Spir/o
Breathe
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Thorac/o
Chest
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Tonsill/o
Tonsil
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Trache/o
Trachea
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Tubercul/o
A little swelling
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Ventilat/o
To air
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ABGs
Arterial blood gases
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ARD
Acute respiratory distress
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ARDS
Acute respiratory distress syndrome
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CF
Cystic Fibrosis
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COPD
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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CTA
Clear to auscultation
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CXR
Chest X ray
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DOE
Dyspnea on exertion
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ET
Endotracheal
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IRDS
Infant respiratory distress syndrome
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PE
Pulmonary embolism
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PFT
Pulmonary function test
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RDS
Respiratory distress syndrome
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RR
Respiratory rate
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SOB
Shortness of breath
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TB
Tuberculosis
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Alveolus
Pertaining to the small air sacs in the lungs
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Apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing
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Asphyxia
Emergency condition where the exchange of oxygen And carbon dioxide is impaired in the lungs.
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Aspiration
Removal of gas or liquid by suction from a body cavity; inhalation of a foreign body or fluid into the airway.
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Atelectasis
Failure of a lung to inflate fully or a collapse of part of a lung
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Bronchiectasis
Chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchioles
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Bronchiolitis
Inflammation of the bronchioles
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Bronchoscope
Medical instrument used to examine the interior of the bronchial tree
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Cough
Forceful expulsion of air from the lungs
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Croup
Acute respiratory disease where the epiglottis and trachea swell to cause an obstruction of the airway. It is common in children and symptoms included a barking cough, Dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor.
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Cyanosis
Bluish appearance of the skin, fingernails, and muscles membranes due to an oxygen deficiency
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Cystic fibrosis
A genetic condition where the patient produces excess mucus secretions, causing difficulty breathing and interfering with digestion. Symptoms begin in childhood.
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Dysphonia
Difficulty in speaking; also known as hoarseness
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Dyspnea
Difficulty in breathing
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Endotracheal
Within the trachea
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Epistaxis
Nosebleed
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Expectoration
Process of coughing up and spiting out sputum from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
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Heimlich maneuver
Technique for forcing a foreign body to dislodge from the trachea
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Hemoptysis
Spitting up blood
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Hyperventillation
Excessive ventilation, increasing the amount of air in the lungs beyond the normal limit
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Hypoxia
Condition of deficient amounts of oxygen in the body tissues
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Laryngeal
Pertaining to the larynx
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Larynitiis
Inflammation of the larynx
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Larynoscope
Medical instrument used to examine the interior of the larynx
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Lobectomy
Surgical excision of a lobe of any organ or gland
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Orthopnea
Condition where an individual is unable to breathe comfortably when lying flat. Only able to breathe comfortably when I a upright or sitting position
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Pharyngitis
Inflammation of the pharynx
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Pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura caused by injury, infection, or a tumor.
Also called pleuritis
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Pleurodynia
Pain in the pleura
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Pneumoconiosis
Abnormal condition of the lungs caused by the inhalation of dust particles, typically due to an individual’s occupation; leads to hardening of the lung tissue
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Penumonectomy
Surgical excision of the left or right lung
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Pneumonitis
Inflammation of the lung
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Pyothorax
Pus in the chest cavity
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Rale
Abnormal lung sound heard on auscultation; a crackling, rattling, or bubbling sound
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Rhinoplasty
Surgical repair of the nose
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Rhinorrhea
Discharge from the nose
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Rhonchus
Rattling sound in the throat or bronchial tube; caused by air passing through bronchi that are narrowed by inflammation spasm or Muscus
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Sarcoidosis
Chronic systemic granulomatous condition especially involving the lungs . This causes fibrosis of the lungs
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Sinsusitis
Inflammation of the sinus cavity
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Spirometer
Medical instrument used to measure lung volume during inspirations and expiration.
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Sputum
Substance coughed up from the lungs; can be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody
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Stridor
Abnormal high pitched sound when breathing caused by a partial obstruction of the airway
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Tachypnea
Abnormal rapid breathing
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Thoracentesis
Removal of fluid from the pleural space
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Thoracotomy
Incision into the chest wall
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Tonsillitis
Inflammation of the tonsils
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Tracheal
Pertaining to the trachea
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Tracheotomy
Incision into the trachea
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Tuberculosis
Bacterial infection of the lungs caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Wheezing
Abnormal lung sound; high pitch whistling sling caused by constriction of the airway.
