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LaFleur - Exploring medical Language - chapter 5

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acapnia   absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide  
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adenoidectomy   excision of the adenoids  
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adenoiditis   inflammation of the adenoids  
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adenotome   surgical instrument used to cut the adenoids  
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airway   passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs  
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airway   mech. device used to keep the air passageway unobstructed  
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alveolar   pertaining to the alveolus  
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alveolitis   inflammation of the alveoli  
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anoxia   absence of oxygen  
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aphonia   absence of voice  
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aphonic   pertaining to absence of voice  
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apnea   absence of breathing  
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apneic   pertaining to absence of breathing  
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arterial blood gases   test performed on arterial blood to determine levels of O2, CO2 ,and other gases  
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aspirate   to draw foreign material into respiratory tract  
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aspirate   to withdraw fluid or to suction  
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asthma   respiratory disease characterized by paroxysms of coughing wheezing, and shortness of breath  
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atelectasis   incomplete expansion  
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auscultation   act of listening for sounds within the body through a stethoscope  
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auscultatory   pertaining to auscultation  
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bronchiectasis   dilation of the bronchi  
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bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchi  
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bronchoalveolar   pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli  
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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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bronchogenic carcinoma   cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus  
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bronchogram   x-ray film of the bronchi  
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bronchography   process of x-ray filming the bronchi  
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bronchoplasty   surgical repair of a bronchus  
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bronchopneumonia   diseased state of the bronchi and lungs  
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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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bronchospasm   spasmodic contraction in the bronchi  
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capnometer   instrument used to measure carbon dioxide  
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chest radiograph   a radiographic image of the chest used to evaluate the lungs and the heart  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease   progressive lung disease that restricts air flow  
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cough   sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs  
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diaphragmatic   pertaining to the diaphragm  
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diaphragmatocele   hernia of the diaphragm  
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dysphonia   difficulty in speaking (voice)  
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dysphonic   pertaining to difficulty in speaking (voice)  
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dyspnea   difficult in breathing  
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dyspneic   pertaining to difficulty in breathing  
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endoscope   instrument used for visual exam within a hollow organ or cavity  
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endoscopic   pertaining to visual exam of hollow organ or body cavity  
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endoscopy   visual exam of hollow organ or body organ  
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endotracheal   pertaining to within the windpipe  
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epiglottitis   inflammation of the epiglottis  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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eupnea   normal breathing  
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hemothorax   blood in the chest (pleural space)  
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hiccup   sudden catching of breath c a spasmodic contr. of the diaphragm  
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hypercapnia   excessive CO2 in the blood  
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hyperpnea   excessive breathing  
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hyperventilation   ventilation of lungs beyond normal body needs  
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hypocapnia   deficient in carbon dioxide (in the blood)  
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hypopnea   deficient in breathing  
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hypoventilation   vent.of lungs, which does'nt fulfill the body's gas exchange needs  
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hypoxemia   deficient oxygen in the blood  
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hypoxia   deficient oxygen (to the tissues)  
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influenza   highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus (flu)  
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intranasal   pertaining to within the nose  
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intrapleural   pertaining to within the pleura  
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laryngeal   pertaining to the voice box  
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laryngectomy   excision of the voice box  
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laryngitis   inflammation of the voice box  
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laryngocentesis   surgical puncture of voice box to aspirate fluid  
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laryngoplasty   surgical repair of the voice box  
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laryngoscope   instrument used for visual exam of the voice box  
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laryngoscopy   visual exam of voice box  
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laryngospasm   spasmodic contraction of the voice box  
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laryngostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the voice box  
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laryngotracheobronchitis   inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi (croup)  
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laryngotracheotomy   incision of the voice box and windpipe  
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lobar   pertaining to segment of the lung  
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lobar pneumonia   diseased state of a lobe of the lung  
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lobectomy   excision of a lobe of the lung  
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mucoid   resembling mucus  
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mucopurulent   containing both mucus and pus  
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mucous   pertaining to mucus  
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mucus   slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes  
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nasal   pertaining to the nose  
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nasopharyngeal   pertaining to the nose and throat  
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nasopharyngitis   inflammation of the nose and throat  
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nebulizer   device that creates a fine spray  
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nosocomial infection   an infection acquired during hospitalizations  
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obstructive sleep apnea   repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep which leads to absence of breathing  
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orthopnea   able to breathe only in a straight (upright) position  
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oximeter   instrument used to measure oxygen  
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oximetry   process of measuring oxygen  
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pansinusitis   inflammation of all sinuses  
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paroxysm   periodic, sudden attack  
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patent   open  
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peak flow meter   a portable instrument used to measure how much air is quickly exhaled  
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percussion   act of tapping of a body surface with the fingers to determine the density of the part beneath by the sound obtained  
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pharyngeal   pertaining to the throat  
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pharyngitis   inflammation of the throat  
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pleural effusion   fluid in the pleural space c/b a dx process or trauma  
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pleuritis   inflammation of the pleura  
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pleurocentesis   surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from pleural space  
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pleuropexy   surgical fixation of the pleura  
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pneumohemothorax   air and blood in the chest  
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pneumonectomy   excision of a lung  
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pneumonia   diseased state of the lung  
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pneumonitis   inflammation of the lung  
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pneumothorax   air in chest  
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pulmonary   pertaining to the lungs  
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pulmonary neoplasm   new growth (tumor) in the lung  
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pulmonologist   a physician who studies and treats disease of the lung  
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pulmonology   study of the lung  
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pulse oximetry   a noninvasive method of monitoring arterial blood for O2 levels  
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purulent   containing pus  
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pyothorax   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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rhinoplasty   surgical repair of the nose  
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rhinorrhagia   rapid flow of blood form the nose  
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rhinorrhea   discharge from the nose  
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septoplasty   surgical repair of the (nasal) septum  
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septotomy   incision of the (nasal) septum  
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sinusitis   inflam. of sinuses  
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sinusotomy   incision of the sinus  
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spirometer   instrument used to measure breathing  
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spirometry   a measurement of breathing  
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sputum   mucous secretion fr. the lungs, bronchi & trachea expelled thru mouth  
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stenosed   abnormally narrowed  
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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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tachypnea   rapid breathing  
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thoracalgia   pain in the chest  
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thoracic   pertaining to the chest  
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thoracocentesis   surg. puncture of chest cavity to aspirate fluid  
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thoracoscope   instrument used for visual exam of the thorax  
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thoracoscopy   visual examination of the thorax  
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thoracotomy   incision of the chest cavity  
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tonsillectomy   excision of the tonsils  
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tonsillitis   inflammation of the tonsils  
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tonsillotomy   incision into the tonsil  
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tracheitis   inflammation of the windpipe  
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tracheoplasty   surgical repair of the windpipe  
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tracheostenosis   narrowing of the windpipe  
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tracheostomy   creation of an artificial opening into the windpipe  
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tracheotomy   incision of the trachea  
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upper respiratory infection   infection of the nasal cavity, pharyns, or larynx  
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ventilator   mechanical device used to asst with or substitute for breathing when pt. can't  
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