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Respiratory Review - reverse defs

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cystic fibrosis   a hereditary disease of the exocrine glands affecting the respiratory system, pancreas, and sweat glands  
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rhonchus   abnormal breath sound heard on auscultation  
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crackle   abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation; also called rale  
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anosmia   absence of the sense of smell  
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pertussis   acute infectious disease characterized by a cough that has a "whoop" sound  
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tuberculosis   an infectious disease caused by inhaling viable tubercle bacilli; aka acid-fast bacillus  
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pneumonia   an inflammatory disease of the lungs caused by bacteria, viruses, disease, chemicals, etc  
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antihistamine   block histamines from binding with histamine receptor sites in tissues  
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atelectasis   collapsed or airless state of the lung, may be acute or chronic  
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palatine tonsils   collection of lymphatic tissue within the oropharynx  
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asphyxia   condition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen  
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pneumoconiosis   disease caused by inhaling dust particles  
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compliance   ease with which lung tissue can be stretched  
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pleural effusion   excess of fluid in the pleural cavity  
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pneumectomy   excision of a lung  
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pleurectomy   excision of part of the pleura  
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viscous   extremely thick  
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stridor   high-pitched, harsh, adventitious breath sound  
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thoracic (chest) x-ray   images of the chest taken from AP, PA and lateral views  
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pleurisy   inflammation of the pleural membrane  
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Mantoux text   intradermal test to determine tuberculin sensitivity  
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sweat test   measurement of the amount of salt in sweat used to diagnose CF  
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spirometry   measurement of ventilator ability by assessing lung capacity and flow  
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oximetry   method of monitoring the percent of Hb saturated with O2  
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diffuse   moving or spreading out of substance at random  
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pulmonary function tests   multiple tests used to evaluate the ability of lungs to take in and expel air  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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lung scan   nuclear scanning test primarily used to detect pulmonary emboli  
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postural drainage   positioning a patient so that gravity aids in the drainage of secretions from the bronchi and lobes of the lungs  
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antitussive   relieve or suppress coughing  
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bronchospasms   spasms in the bronchial passage  
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bronchodilators   stimulate bronchial muscles to relax and expand air passages  
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thoracentesis   surgical puncture and drainage of the pleural cavity  
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carbon dioxide   tasteless, colourless, odourless gas produced by body cells during the metabolic process  
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oxygen   tasteless, colourless, odourless gas essential for human respiration  
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apnea   temporary loss of breathing  
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arterial blood gases   test that measures PO2, PCO2, pH, and bicarbonate level of an arterial blood sample  
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throat culture   test used to identify pathogens, especially group A streptococci  
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visceral pleura   the innermost layer lying next to the lung  
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parietal pleura   the outermost layer, lining the lung  
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percussion   the process of gently tapping with the fingers to determine position, size or consistency of an underlying structure  
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auscultation   the process of listening to body sounds, especially in the chest, with the use of a stethoscope  
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oxygenation   the process of providing the body with adequate amounts of oxygen  
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pharynx   throat  
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alive   viable  
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laryngoscopy   visual examination of the larynx  
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mediastinoscopy   visual examination of the mediastinal structures  
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larynx   voice box  
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wheeze   whistling or sighing sound heard on auscultation  
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trachea   windpipe  
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