MT Unit 9 for Brainscape 2024 - Full Word List Flashcards
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acidosis
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condition of high acid [in the blood]
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adenoidectomy
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surgical removal of an adenoid gland
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adenoiditis
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inflammation of an adenoid gland
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alkalosis
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condition of high alkali or low acid [in the blood]
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alveolar
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pertaining to the air sacs of the lungs
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alveolitis
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inflammation of the air sacs of the lungs
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alveolus
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an air sac of the lungs
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antitussive
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a drug that suppresses coughing
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apnea
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a condition where the patient repeatedly stops breathing at night
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apneustic
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pertaining to a part of the brain that triggers an apneustic breathing pattern
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asthma
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autoimmune disease causing inflammation of the air passages
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atelectasis
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alveoli fail to dilate, making breathing impossible; collapsed lung
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auscultation
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listening to breath sounds through a stethoscope
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bradypnea
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slow breathing
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bronchiectasis
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dilation of the bronchi
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bronchiogenic
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cancer that arises from the bronchi
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bronchiole
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air passage that connects bronchi to alveoli
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bronchiolectasis
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dilation of the bronchioles
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bronchiolitis
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inflammation of the bronchioles
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bronchiostenosis
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narrowing of the bronchi
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchodilator
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drug that widens the bronchi
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bronchoplasty
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surgical revision of the bronchi
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bronchorrhea
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flow of liquid from the bronchi
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bronchoscope
an instrument for looking into the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
looking into the bronchi
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bronchospasm
abnormal contraction of the bronchi
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bronchus
one of the tubes that connect the trachea to the bronchioles
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capnography
a test of the carbon dioxide concentration in the breath
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capnometer
instrument for measuring carbon dioxide concentration
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cardiopulmonary
pertaining to the heart and lungs
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carina
the anatomical feature associated with the division of the trachea into two primary bronchi (literally, "a boat keel")
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caseous
cheese-like
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chylothorax
accumulation of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space
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conchae
the interior walls of the nasal sinuses that resemble the chambers of a conch shell
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costophrenic
pertaining to the ribs and diaphragm
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cystic fibrosis
a genetic condition that results from a mutation in a chloride channel protein; affects the lungs and digestive system with thick, sticky mucus
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diaphragmatocele
herniation of the diaphragm
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dysphonia
abnormal speech
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dyspnea
abnormal breathing
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empyema
pus in the pleural space
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endoscope
an instrument for looking inside [the respiratory passages]
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endotracheal
tube inserted into the trachea
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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eupnea
normal breathing
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expectorant
drug which aids in thinning mucus secretions
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expectoration
the process of spitting
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expiration
breathing out
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glottis
the vocal cords and the opening between them
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hemoptysis
coughing blood
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hemothorax
blood in the pleural space
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hilum
the inner curve of a bean-shaped organ such as the lungs
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hypercapnia
too much carbon dioxide in the blood
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hypercarbia
too much carbon dioxide in the blood
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hyperpnea
abnormally rapid breathing
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hyperventilate
to breathe too rapidly
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hyperventilation
the result of breathing too rapidly
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hypocapnia
too little carbon dioxide in the blood
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hypocarbia
too little carbon dioxide in the blood
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hypopnea
abnormally slow breathing
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hypoventilate
to breathe too slowly
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hypoventilation
the result of breathing too slowly
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hypoxemia
low oxygen levels in the blood
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hypoxia
low oxygen levels
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innervation
the connection of nerves to an organ
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inspiration
breathing in
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intercostal
between the ribs
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intubate
insert an endotracheal tube
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kinetic
pertaining to movement
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laryngectomy
surgical removal of the larynx
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngopharynx
the portion of the pharynx that surrounds the larynx
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laryngoplasty
surgical revision of the larynx
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laryngospasm
abnormal contraction of the larynx
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laryngotracheobronchitis
inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi
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larynx
the organ of speech; voice-box
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lobe
one of the major divisions of the lung (two on the left, three on the right)
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lobectomy
surgical removal of a lung lobe
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lobotomy
cutting into a lung lobe
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lung
the organ of respiration
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mesothelioma
cancer of the pleural lining that usually results from asbestos exposure
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mucolytic
drug that breaks apart mucus (i.e. thins the mucus)
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nares
nostrils
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nasoendoscope
an instrument for looking inside the nose and nasal sinuses
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nasogastric
a tube that enters the nose and nasopharynx and is inserted into the stomach
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nasopharyngoscope
an instrument for looking inside the nose and nasopharynx
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nasopharynx
the portion of the pharynx that is within the nasal sinuses
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nebulizer
device for breaking liquid into microscopic droplets (1/1000 to 5/1000 of a millimeter in diameter)
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obstructive
characterized by blockage of air flow
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oropharynx
the portion of the pharynx that is within the oral cavity
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orthopnea
shortness of breath when lying down
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oximetry
measurement of oxygen
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palatoplasty
surgical revision of the palate
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pansinusitis
inflammation of all nasal sinuses
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pectoriloquy
abnormal resonance of the voice through lung structures, heard through a stethoscope (literally, "chest talking")
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pectus carinatum
deformity of the chest with the sternum and ribs pushed outward, like a boat keel
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pectus excavatum
deformity of the chest with the sternum and ribs pushed inward
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percussion
tapping the chest
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perfusion
passing liquid (such as blood) through an organ
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pharyngostenosis
narrowing of the pharynx
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pharynx
formed from the joining of the nasal and oral cavities; divides into the esophagus and trachea inferiorly
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phonation
the act of making vocal sounds
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phrenic
pertaining to the diaphragm
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phrenoplegia
paralysis of the diaphragm
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phrenoptosis
drooping of the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
abnormal contraction of the diaphragm
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pleura
the membrane lining the space between the lungs and chest wall
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pleural
the space between the lungs and chest wall
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pleuralgia
pain in the pleural membrane
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pleurectomy
surgical removal of the pleura
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pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
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pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura
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pleurodynia
pain in the pleural membrane
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pleuropexy
surgical fixation of the pleura
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pneumatocele
herniation of the lungs
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pneumoconiosis
condition of dust in the lungs
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pneumohemothorax
air and blood in the pleural space
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pneumomelanosis
black spots in the lungs due to the accumulation of coal dust or carbon particles
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pneumonectomy
surgical removal of the lung
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lungs (usuallly infectious)
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pneumonitis
inflammation of the lungs (usually non-infectious)
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pneumotaxic
pertaining to movement of the lungs
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pneumothorax
air in the pleural space (leads to a collapsed lung, or atelectasia)
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polysomnography
test which uses several modalities (EEG, pulse ox, pulse rate, respiratory rate) during sleep
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pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
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pulmonologist
a person who studies the lungs
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pyothorax
pus in the pleural space
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respiration
the process of exchanging gases (between room air and the blood in the lungs; between blood and the extracellular fluid in the tissues)
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respiratory
pertaining to the process of exchanging gases
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retraction
the process of pulling back
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nasal passages
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rhinoplasty
surgical revision of the nose ("a nose job")
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rhinorrhagia
a profuse nosebleed
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rhinorrhea
flow of liquid from the nose ("a runny nose")
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rhythmicity
the quality of being rhythmic; having a regular beat
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septectomy
surgical removal of the wall between the nasal sinuses
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sinoatrial node
primary pacemaker, whose electrical activity sets a pace for the heartbeat
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sinus
a large cavity within a bone or other tissue
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sinusitis
inflammation of the nasal sinuses
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sinusotomy
cutting into the nasal sinuses
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spirogram
a record of breathing
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spirometry
the process of measuring the volume and rate of the breath
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sputum
thick fluid expelled from the lungs
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sternocostal
pertaining to the sternum and ribs
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syncope
fainting; loss of consciousness
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tachypnea
fast breathing
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thoracalgia
pain in the thorax
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thoracentesis
puncture of the thorax with removal of fluid
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thoracic
pertaining to the thorax
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thoracocentesis
puncture of the thorax with removal of fluid
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thoracoplasty
surgical revision of the thorax
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thoracostomy
creating an opening in the thorax
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thoracotomy
cutting into the thorax
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thoracoscopy
looking inside the thorax
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trachea
tube connecting the laryngopharynx to the bronchi; windpipe
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tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
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tracheomalacia
abnormal softening of the trachea
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tracheostenosis
narrowing of the trachea
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tracheostomy
creating an opening in the trachea (e.g. to restore breathing in a choking person)
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tracheotomy
cutting into the trachea
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turbinate
shaped like a turbine (round wheel with vanes)
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ventilation
the process of moving air in and out of the body
