Respiratory System Flashcards
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adenoiditis
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inflammation of the adenoids
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alveolitis
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inflammation of the alveolus
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atelectasis
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incomplete expansion of the lung or portion of the lung
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bronchiectasis
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dilation of the bronchi
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bronchitis
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inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchogenic carcinoma
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cancerous tumor originating in a bronchus
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bronchopneumonia
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diseased state of the bronchi and lungs (normally caused by infection)
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diaphragmatocele (di-a-frag-MAT-o-sel)
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Hernia of the diaphragm
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Epiglottitis
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inflammation of the epiglottis
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hemothorax
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blood in the chest (pleural space)
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laryngitis
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inflammation of the larynx
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laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) la-ring-go-tra-ke-o-bron-KI-tos
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inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (the acute form is called croup)
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lobar pneumonia
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pertianing to the lobes, diseased state of the lung
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nasopharyngitis
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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pansinusitis
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inflammation of the sinus
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pharyngitis
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inflammation of the pharynx
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pleuritis
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inflammation of the pleura
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pneumatocele
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hernia of the lung
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pneumoconiosis
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abnormal condition of dust in the lungs
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pneumonia
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diseased state of the lung
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pneumonitis
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inflammation of the lung
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pneumothorax
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air in the chest (pleural space), which causes collapse of the lung
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pulmonary neoplasm
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pertaining to the lung, new growth (tumor)
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pyothorax
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pus in the chest
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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rhinomycosis
abnormal condition of fungus in the nose
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rhinorrhagia
rapid flow of blood from the nose
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thoracalgia
pain in the chest
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tonsillitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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tracheitis
inflammation of the trachea
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tracheostenosis
narrowing of the trachea
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Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
respiratory failure as a result of disease or injury
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asthma
respiratory disease chracterized by paroxysms of coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath, which is caused by constriction of airways that is reversible between attacks
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
a progressive lung disease that resticts the air flow, which makes breathing difficult. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the two main compnents of COPD
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coccidiodomycosis
fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of the body
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cor pulmonale
serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema
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croup
condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx
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cystic fibrosis
hereditary disorder of exocrine glands characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract pancreatic deficiency, and other symptoms
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deviated septum
one part of the nasal cavity is smalller because of malformation or injury of the nasal cavity
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emphysema
stretching of the lung tissuecaused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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influenza
highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus
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legionnaire disease
a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium legionella pneuophila
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absenceof breathing; can produce daytime drowsiness and elevated blood pressure
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Pertussis
Highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory tract characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop (also called whooping cough)
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pleural effusion
fluid in the pleural space caused by a disease process or trauma
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pulmonary edema
fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles
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pulmonary embolism (PE)
matter forgein to the circulation, carried to the pulmonary artery and its branches, where it blocks circulation to the lungs and can be fatal if of sufficient size or number.
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Tuberculosis
an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of small particles and usually affecting the lungs
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upper respiratory infection (URI)
infection of the nasal cavity, pharynx, or larynx (commonly called a cold)
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Adenoidectomy
excision of the adenoids
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adenotome
surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids
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bronchoplasty
surgical repair of a bronchus
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laryngectomy
excision of the larynx
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laryngoplasty
surgical repair of the larynx
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laryngostomy
creation of an artifical opening into the larynx
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laryngotracheotomy
incision of the larynx and trachea
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lobectomy
excision of a lobe (of the lung)
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pleuropexy
surgical fixation of the pleura
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pneumobronchotomy
incision of lung and bronchus
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pneumonectomy
excision of a lung
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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septoplasty
incision into the nasal septum
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sinusotomy
incision of a sinus
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thoracocentesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from the chest cavity
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thoracotomy
incision in the chest cavity
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tonsillectomy
excision of the tonsils
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tracheoplasty
surgical repair of the trachea
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tracheostomy
creation of an artifical opening into the trachea
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tracheotomy
incision of the trachea
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bronchoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
visual examination of the bronchi
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endoscope
instrument used for visual examination within
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endoscopic
pertaining to visual examination within
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endoscopy
visual examination within
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laryngoscope
instrument used for visual examination of the larynx
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laryngoscopy
visual examination of the larynx
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capnometer
instrument used to measure carbon dioxide
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oximeter
instrument used to measure oxygen
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spirometer
instrument used to measure breathing (or lung volume)
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spriometry
a measurement of breathing (lung volume)
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polysomnography (PSG)
process of recording many tests during sleep
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chest computed tomography (CT) scan
computerized images of the chest created in sections sliced from front to back. Performed to diagnose tumors, abscesses, and pleural effusion. Computed tomography is used to visualize other body parts such as the abdomen and the brain.
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Chest radiograph (CXR)
a radiographic image of the chest performed to evaluate the lungs and the heart (also called a chest x-ray)
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ventilation-perfusion scanning (VPS)
a nuclear medicine precedure performed to diagnose a pulmonary embolism and other conditions
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acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear
a test performed on septum to determine the presence of acid-fast bacilli, which cause tuberculosis
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arterial blood gases (ABGs)
a test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide, and other gases present
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peak flow meter (PFM)
a portable instrument used to measure how fast air can be pushed out the lung; used to help monitor asthma and adjust medication accordingly
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pulmonary function test (PFTs)
a group of tests performed to measure breathing and used to determing respiratory function
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pulse oximetry
a noninvasive method of measuring oxygen in the blood by using a device that attaches to the finertip
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auscultation
the act of listening for sounds within the body through a stethoscope.
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percussion
the act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of te part beneath by the sound obtained. The dull sound indicates the presence of fluid in a body space or cavity such as in the pleural space
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PPD (purified protein derivative) skin test
a test performed on individuals who have recently been exposed to tuberculosis.
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stethoscope
an instrument used to hear internal body sounds; used for performing auscultation and blood pressure measurement
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acapnia
condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood)
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alveolar
pertaining to the alveolus
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anoxia
condition of the absence (deficiency) of oxygen
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aphonia
condition of absence of voice
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apnea
absence of breathing
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bronchoalveolar
pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli
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bronchospasm
spasmodic contraction in the bronchi
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diaphragmatic
pertaining to the diaphragm
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dysphonia
condition of difficult speaking (voice)
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dyspnea
difficult breathing
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endotracheal
pertaining to within the trachea
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eupnea
normal breathing
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hypercapnia
condition of excess carbon dioxide (in the blood)
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hypernea
exessive breathing
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hypocapnia
condition of deficient carbon dioxide (in the blood)
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hyponea
deficient breathing
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hypoxemia
condition of deficient oxygen in the blood
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hypoxia
condition of deficient oxyen (to the tissue)
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intrapleural
pertaining to within the pleura (space between the two pleural membranes)
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laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
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laryngospasm
spasmodic contraction of the larynx
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mucoid
resembling mucus
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mucous
pertaining to mucus
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nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nose and pharynx
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orthopnea
able to breathe easier in a straight (upright) position
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phrenalgia
pain in the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
spasm of the diaphragm
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pulmonary
pertaining to the lungs
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pulmonologist
a physician who studies and treats diseases of the lung
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pulmnology
study of the lung (a branch of medicine dealing with diseases of the lung)
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose (as in a cold)
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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thoracic
pertaining to the chest
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airway
passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs as well as a mechanical device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed
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asphyxia
deprivation of oxygen for tissue usel suffocation
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aspirate
to withdraw fluid or suction fluid; also to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract
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bronchoconstrictor
agent causing narrowing of the bronchi
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bronchodilator
agent causing the bronchi to widen
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cough
sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs
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hiccup
sudden catching of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm
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hyperventilation
ventilation of the lungs beyond normal body needs
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hypoventilation
ventilation of the lungs that does not fullfill the body's gas exchange needs
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mucopurulent
containing both mucus and pus
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mucus
slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes
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nebulizer
device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment
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nosocomial infection
an infection acquired during hospitalization
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paroxysm
periodic, sudden attack
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patent
open, the opposite of closed or compromised, thus allowing passage of air, as in patent trachea and bronchi
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sputum
muccous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth
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ventilator
mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing
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ABGs
arterial blood gases
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AFB
acid-fast bacilli
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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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CT
computed tomography
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CXR
chest radiograph
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flu
influenza
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LLL
left lower lobe
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LTB
Laryngotracheobronchitis
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LUL
Left Upper Lobe
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OSA
obstructive sleep disorder
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PE
pulmonary embolism
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PFM
peak flow meter
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PFTs
pulmonary function test
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PSG
polysomnography
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RLL
Right Lower Lobe
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RML
Right Middle Lobe
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RUL
Right Upper Lobe
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SOB
shortness of breath
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TB
tuberculosis
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URI
Upper respiratory infection
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VPS
ventilation-perfussion scanning
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Lungs
two spongelike organs in the thoracic cavity. The right lung consists of three lobes and the left lung has two.
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Pleura
Double folded serous membrane covering each lung and lining the thoracic cavity with a small spave between, called the pleural cavity, which contains serous fluid.
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Diaphragm
muscular partition that seperates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. It aids in the breathing process by contracting and pulling air in, then relaxing and pushing air out.
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Mediastinum
space between te lungs. It contains the heart, esophagus, trachea, great blood vessels, and other structures.
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Adenoid/o
Adenoids
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alveol/o
alveolus
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bronchi/o, bronch/o
bronchus
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diaphragmat/o, phren/o
diaphragm
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epiglott/o
epiglottis
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laryng/o
larynx
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lob/o
lobe
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nas/o, rhin/o
nose
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pharyng/o
pharynx
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pleur/o
pleura
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pneum/o, pneumat/o, pneumon/o
lung, air
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pulmon/o
lung
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sept/o
septum (wall off, fence)
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sinus/o
sinus
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thorac/o
thorax (chest)
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tonsill/o
tonsil
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atel/o
imperfect, incomplete
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capn/o
carbon dioxide
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hem/o, hemat/o
blood
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muc/o
mucus
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orth/o
straight
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ox/i, ox/o
oxygen
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phon/o
sound, voice
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py/o
pus
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somn/o
sleep
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spir/o
breathe, breathing
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a-, an-
absence of, without
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endo-
within
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eu-
normal, good
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pan-
all, total
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poly-
many, much
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tachy-
fast, rapid
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-algia
pain
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-ar, -ary, -eal
pertaining to
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-cele
hernia or protrusion
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-centesis
surgical puncture to aspirate fluid (with a sterile needle)
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-ectasis
stretching out, dilatation, expansion
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-emia
blood condition
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-graphy
process of recording, radiographic
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-meter
insturment used to measure
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-metry
measurement
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-pexy
surgical fixation, suspension
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-pnea
breathing
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-rrhagia
rapid flow of blood
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-scope
insturment used for visual examination
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-scopic
pertianing to visual examination
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-scopy
visual examination
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-spasm
sudden, involuntary muscle contraction
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-stenosis
constriction or narrowing
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-stomy
creation of an artifical opening
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-thorax
chest
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-tomy
cut into or incision
