Respiratory system Flashcards
(176 cards)
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adenoid/o
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adenoids
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laryng/o
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larynx (voice box)
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nas/o
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nose
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rhin/o
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nose
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pharyng/o
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pharynx (throat)
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tonsil/o
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tonsils
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trache/o
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trachea (windpipe)
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alveol/o
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alveolus (plural, alveoli)
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bronchi/o
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bronchus (plural, bronchi)
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bronch/o
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bronchus
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bronchiol/o
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bronchiole
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pneum/o
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air; lung
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pneumon/o
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air; lung
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pulmon/o
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lung
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pleur/o
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pleura
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thorac/o
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chest
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-algia
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pain
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-dynia
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pain
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-ectasis
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dilation, expansion
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-osmia
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smell
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-osis
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abnormal condition; increase (used primarily with blood cells)
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-oxia
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oxygen
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-phagia
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swallowing, eating
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-pnea
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breathing
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-spasm
involuntary contraction, twitching
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-thorax
chest
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adenoidectomy
excision of the adenoids
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laryngoscope
instrument for examining the larynx
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-scope
instrument for examining
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nasal
pertaining to the nose
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-al
pertaining to, relating to
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rhinorrhea
thin watery discharge from the nose
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-rrhea
discharge, flow
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx, usually due to infection
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peri-
around
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peritonsillar
pertaining to the area surrounding the tonsils
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Tracheostomy
surgical opening through the neck into the trachea to provide and secure an open airway
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-stomy
forming an opening (mouth)
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alveolar
pertaining to the alveoli
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bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, usually in lower portions of the lung
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-ectasis
dilation, expansion
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bronchoscope
curved, flexible tube with a light for visual examination of the bronchi
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bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles
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pneumonectomy
excision of all or part of a lung
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pneumonia
acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory rxtn
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pulmonologist
physician who specializes in treating pathological conditions of the lungs
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pleuritic
pertaining to a condition of pleurisy
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thoracopathy
any disease involving the thorax or the organs it contains
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pleuralgia
pain in the pleura
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thoracodynia
pain in the chest
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atelectasis
abnormal condition characterized by the collapse of the alveoli
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atel
incomplete, imperfect
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anosmia
loss of impairment of the sense of smell; usually a temporary condition
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an-
without, not
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cyanosis
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes caused by deficiency of oxygen in blood
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hypoxia
inadequate oxygen at the cellular level characterized by tachycardia, hypertension, and dizziness
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hyp-
under, below, deficient
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aerophagia
swallowing of air
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are/o
air
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apnea
temporary cessation of breathing
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pharyngospasm
spasm of the muscles in the pharynx
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pyothorax
accumulation of pus in the thorax
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py/o
pus
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paranasal
around the nose
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para-
near, beside, beyond
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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rhinotomy
incision of the nose
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rhinorrhagia
nosebleed
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rhinitis
inflammation of the nose
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rhinologist
specializes in diseases of the nose
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aerotherapy
treatment by air
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hydrotherapy
treatment by water
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aerohydrotherapy
treatment by air and water
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pharyngoplasty
surgical repair of the pharynx
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pharyngotomy
incision of the pharynx
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pharyngotome
instrument to incise the pharynx
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pharyngospasm
involuntary contraction or twitching of the pharynx
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pharyngocele
hernia or swelling of the pharynx
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pharyngostenosis
narrowing or stricture of the pharynx
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngoscope
instrument to view the larynx
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-stenosis
narrowing, stricture
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chondroplasty
surgical repair of the cartilage
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chondropathy
disease of the cartilage
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chondroma
tumor or tumor-like growth of cartilage
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tracheostomy
surgical procedure forming an opening into the trachea
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tracheomalacia
softening of the trachea
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tracheopathy
disease of the trachea
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tracheostenosis
narrowing or stricture of the trachea
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tracheoplasty
surgical repair of the trachea
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchospasm
involuntary contraction or twitching of the bronchus
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bronchiectasis
chronic dilation of the bronchi
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pneumonosis
abnormal condition of the lungs
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pneumonopathy
disease of the lung
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pneumonocentesis
surgical puncture of the lung
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lobitis
inflammation of the lobe
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lobotomy
incision of the lobe
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pleurodynia
pain in the pleura
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pleuralgia
pain in the pleura
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pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura
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pleurocele
hernia or swelling of the pleura
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a-
without, not
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brady-
slow
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dys-
bad, painful, difficult
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eu-
good, normal
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tachy-
rapid
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-pnea
breathing
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dyspnea
painful or difficulty breathing, labored breathing
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eupnea
normal breathing
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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thoracotomy
incision of the chest
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thoracocentesis
a surgical puncture of the chest
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phrenoptosis
a prolapse or downward displacement of the diaphragm
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phrenospasm
involuntary contraction or twitching of the diaphragm
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my/o
muscle
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myorrhaphy
suture of muscle
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myopathy
any disease of the muscle
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myoma
tumor of the muscle
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aerophobia
fear of air
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hemophobia
fear of blood
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muc/o
mucus
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bronchial
pertaining to the bronchi
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acidosis
excessive acidity of the blood due to an accumulation of acids or excessive loss of bicarbonate
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acute respiratory distress syndrome
respiratory insufficiency marked by progressive hypoxia. This syndrome is due to severe inflammatory damage caused by abnormal permeability of the alveolar-capillary membrane; adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)`
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atelectasis
collapse of lung tissue, preventing the respiratory exchange of O2 and CO2
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coryza
acute inflammation of the nasal passages accompanied by profuse nasal discharge; a cold
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crackle
adventitious lung sound heard on auscultation of the chest, produced by air passing over retained airway secretions or the sudden opening of collapsed airways
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croup
acute respiratory syndrome that occurs primarily in children and infants and is characterized by laryngeal obstruction and spasm, barking cough and stridor
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cystic fibrosis
inherited disease of the exocrine glands with production of this mucous that causes severe congestion within the lungs and digestive systems
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empyema
pus in a body cavity, especially in the pleural cavity
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epiglottitis
in the acute form, epiglottitis is a severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and surrounding area; occurs most in children btwn 2-12
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epistaxis
hemorrhage from the nose, nosebleed
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hypoxemia
deficiency of O2 in blood, usually a sign of respiratory impairment
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hypoxia
deficiency of O2 in the tissues, usually a sign of respiratory impairment
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influenza
acute, contagious respiratory infection characterized by sudden onset of fever, chills, headache, and muscle pain
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pertussis
acute infectious disease characterized by a whoop sounding cough. Immunization of infants as part of the DPT vaccine prevents contraction.
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pleural effusion
abnormal presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. fluid may contain blood, serum, or pus
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pneumothorax
collection of air in pleural cavity, causing complete or partial collapse of lung
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rhonchi
abnormal chest sounds resembling snoring produced in airways with accumulated fluids
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stridor
abnormal high-pitched musical sound made on inspiration caused by an obstruction in the trachea or larynx
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sudden infant death syndrome
SIDS, completely unexpected and unexplained death of an apparently well or virtually well infant. Most common cause of death btwn second week and first year of life.
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wheezes
whistling or sighing sounds resulting from narrowing of the lumen of a respiratory passageway that is noted by use of a stethoscope
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arterial blood gases
group of tests that measure the O2 and CO2 concentration in an arterial blood sample
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bronchoscopy
direct visual examination of the interior bronchi using a bronchoscope
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chest x-ray
radiograph of the chest taken from anteroposterior (AP), posteroanterior (PA) or lateral projections
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pulmonary function tests
include any of several tests to evaluate the condition of the respiratory system. Measures of expiratory flow and lung volumes and capacities are obtained
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spirometry
measures the breathing capacity of the lungs
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bronchodilators
drugs used to dilate the walls of the bronchi of the lungs to increase airflow
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corticosteroids
hormonal agents that reduce tissue edema and inflammation associated with chronic lung disease
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nebulized mist treatment (NMT)
use of a device for producing a fine spray (nebulizer) to deliver medication directly into the lungs
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postural drainage
use of body positioning to assist in the removal of secretions from specific lobes of the lung, bronchi, or lung cavities
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anesthesia
1: loss of sensation especially to touch usually resulting from a lesion in the nervous system or from some other abnormality 2: loss of sensation and usually of consciousness without loss of vital functions artificially produced by the administration of one or more agents that block the passage of pain impulses along nerve pathways to the brain
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biopsy
the removal and examination of tissue, cells, or fluids from the living body
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carcinoma
a malignant tumor of epithelial origin
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diagnosis
the art or act of identifying a disease from its signs and symptoms
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expire
to breathe out from or as if from the lungs
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hemorrhage
a copious discharge of blood from the blood vessels
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lymph node
any of the rounded masses of lymphoid tissue that are surrounded by a capsule of connective tissue, are distributed along the lymphatic vessels, and contain numerous lymphocytes which filter the flow of lymph passing through the node—called also lymph gland
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meatus
a natural body passage
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metastatic
of, relating to, or caused by metastasis 2: tending to metastasize
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necropsy
to perform an autopsy especially on an animal
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needle biopsy
any of several methods (as fine needle aspiration or core biopsy) for obtaining a sample of cells or tissue by inserting a hollow needle through the skin and withdrawing the sample from the tissue or organ to be examined
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nodular
of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules
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nodule
a small mass of rounded or irregular shape: as a: a small abnormal knobby bodily protuberance (as a tumorous growth or a calcification near an arthritic joint)
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papilla
a small projecting body part similar to a nipple in form: as a: a vascular process of connective tissue extending into and nourishing the root of a hair, feather, or developing tooth b: any of the vascular protuberances of the dermal layer of the skin extending into the epidermal layer and often containing tactile corpuscles
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polyp
a projecting mass of swollen and hypertrophied or tumorous membrane (as in the nasal cavity or the intestine)
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polypectomy
the surgical excision of a polyp
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snare
a surgical instrument consisting usually of a wire loop constricted by a mechanism in the handle and used for removing tissue masses (as tonsils or polyps)
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asthma
a chronic lung disorder that is marked by recurring episodes of airway obstruction (as from bronchospasm) manifested by labored breathing accompanied especially by wheezing and coughing and by a sense of constriction in the chest, and that is triggered by hyperreactivity to various stimuli (as allergens or rapid change in air temperature)
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excursion
1 a: a movement outward and back or from a mean position or axis b: the distance traversed 2: one complete movement of expansion and contraction of the lungs and their membranes (as in breathing)
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lobe
a curved or rounded projection or division: as a: a more or less rounded projection of a body organ or part b: a division of a body organ (as the brain, lungs, or liver) marked off by a fissure on the surface
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percussion
the act or technique of tapping the surface of a body part to learn the condition of the parts beneath by the resulting sound
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phlegm
viscid mucus secreted in abnormal quantity in the respiratory passages
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resonance
a quality imparted to voiced sounds by vibration in anatomical resonating chambers or cavities (as the mouth or the nasal cavity) 2: the sound elicited on percussion of the chest
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tactile fremitus
a sensation felt by a hand placed on a part of the body (as the chest) that vibrates during speech
