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Adenoids

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Lymphatic tissue in the nasopharynx

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Alveoli

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Air sacs of the lung

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Alveolus

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Air sac in the lung

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Anosmia

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Absence of the sense of smell

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Anthracosis

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A lung disease due to inhalation of coal dust

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Apex of the lung

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Tip or uppermost portion of the lung

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Asbestosis

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A Type of pneumoconiosis caused by breathing in particles of asbestos

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Asthma

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Inflammatory disorder of bronchi and bronchioles; allergy is a common cause

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Atelectasis

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Collapsed lung

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Auscultation

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Listening to the sounds of the body during a physical examination

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Base of the lung

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Lower portion of the lung

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Bronchi

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Branches of the windpipe that lead into the lungs

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Bronchiectasis

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Chronic dilation of a bronchus secondary to infection in the bronchial tree

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Bronchioles

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Small branches of the tubes leading into the lungs

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Bronchioalveolar lavage

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A technique by which cells and fluid from bronchioles and lung alveoli
are removed for diagnosis of
disease or evaluation of treatment

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Bronchogenic carcinoma

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Adenocarcinoma and small cell carcinoma are examples

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Carbon dioxide

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Gas that is exhaled through the lungs

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Chronic bronchitis

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Inflammation of bronchi persisting over a long period of time; type of COPD

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Cilia

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Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract

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Croup

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Acute viral infection in infants and children associated with laryngeal obstruction and stridor

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Cyan/o

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Blue, dark blue

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Cystic fibrosis

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Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucus secretions in the respiratory tract that do not drain normally

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Diaphragm

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Muscle separating the chest and abdomen

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Diphtheria

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Acute infection (membrane forms) of the throat and upper respiratory tract caused by Corynebacteria

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Dysphonia
Difficult (abnormal) voice; hoarseness or any voice impairment
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Dyspnea
Difficult breathing
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Emphysema
Hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar walls
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Epiglottis
The lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the voice box
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Epistaxis
Nosebleed
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Exhalation
Breathing out
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Expectoration
Expulsion of material (mucus or phlegm)
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Exudate
Fluid and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries oozes into lesions or areas of inflammation
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Glottis
Slit-like opening to the voice box
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Hilum
Middle region where bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit lungs
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Hypoxemia
Condition of decreased oxygen in the blood
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Hypoxia
Deficiency of oxygen (anoxia) due to decreased oxygen in blood
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Inhalation
Breathing in
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Laryng/o
Larynx; voice box
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Laryngoscopy
Visual examination of the voice box
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Larynx
A part of the throat where the vocal cords are located; the voice box
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Lobe of the lung
Division of the lung
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Lung cancer
Malignant tumor arising from the lungs and bronchi; non–small cell and small cell are types
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Mediastinum
The area between the lungs
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Mesothelioma
A malignant tumor that is caused by inhaled asbestos fibers and forms in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart
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Nares
Openings through the nose carrying air into the air passageways
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Nas/o
Nose
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Or/o
Mouth
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Orthopnea
Breathing is easier in an upright position
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Oxygen
Gas that passes into the bloodstream at the lungs and travels to all body cells
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Palatine tonsils
A large, oval mass of lymphoid tissue embedded in the lateral wall of the oropharynx on either side between the pillars of the fauces
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Paranasal sinuses
Air-containing cavities in the bones around the nose
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Parietal pleura
The outer fold of the pleura lying closest to the ribs
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Percussion
Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in density of the underlying structure
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Pertussis
Whooping cough: highly infectious bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea marked by spasms of coughing
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Pharyng/o
Pharynx; throat
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Pharynx
Throat
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Pleura
The thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
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Pleural cavity
Space between the double-folded membrane surrounding each lung
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Pleural edema
Swelling and fluid in alveoli and bronchioles
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Pleural effusion
Escape of fluid into the pleural cavity
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Pleural rub
Scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces roughened by inflammation rubbing against each other
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Pleurisy
A condition in which the pleura becomes inflamed
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Pleurodynia
Pain associated with inflammation of irritation of pleura (or pain from intercostal muscles)
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Pneumoconiosis
Abnormal condition caused by exposure to certain dusts
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Pneumonia
Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation
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Pulmonary embolism
Clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lung
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Pulmonary fibrosis
Formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs
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Pulmonary infarction
Necrotic dead tissue in the lung
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Pulmonary parenchyma
Alveoli and bronchioles
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Purulent
Pertaining to containing pus
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Py/o
Pus
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Rales
Fine crackling sound heard on auscultation during inhalation
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Respiration
Process of moving air into and out of the lungs; breathing
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Rhonchi
Loud, rumbling sound heard on auscultation over bronchi obstructed by sputum
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Stridor
Strained, high-pitched noisy breathing
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Thoracentesis
Needle inserted into pleural space to remove excess fluid from the chest
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Trachea
Windpipe
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Trache/o
Trachea, windpipe
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Tracheostomy
Creation of an opening into the windpipe
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Tuberculosis
Infectious disease of the lungs; caused by bacilli
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Visceral pleura
Inner fold of membrane surrounding each lung and closest to the lung tissue
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Wheezes
Musical sounds heard during exhalation

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