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BHCW Test 2 part 5
Question | Answer |
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Pleura | a double membrane that sepreates, lubricates and seperates each lung |
bronchitis | infectin and / or inflammation of the bronchi |
COPD | Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
Emphysema | aveoli lose elasticity and do not exchange gas well |
Pleury | inflammation of the pleura |
Asthma | bronchi narrow, constricted, in spasm |
Small Intestine | Most of the nutrients are absorbed |
Diarrhea | frequent watery stools |
Diverticulitis | inflammtion of the diverticula (Weaking of the colon wall leading to the formation of a pouch) |
Ulcer | open sore in the lining of the digestive tract |
Cholecystectomy | Removal of the gallbladder |
Cirrhosis | degenerative condition of the liver |
Hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
Laparotomy | incision into the abdomen |
Osteomyelitis | a bacterial infection of the bones |
Osteoporosis | weakening of the bones due to lack of Ca, associated with menopause in women |
Carries | Cavities |
Gangrene | Clostridiam bacteria that kills muscle tissue |
CPK | Creatine Phosphokinase, test that measure muslce damage |
CCU | Corrinary Care Unit |