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RS- Pathology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pneumothorax | collapsed lung, air collects in the intrapleural space |
| pleurisy | pleura become inflamed, inspiratory chest pain |
| bronchitis | infection and inflammation of the bronchial airways |
| tracheostomy | surgically created hole in the windpipe or trachea |
| thoracotomy | an incision into the chest |
| bronchoscope | thin, viewing instrument, looking into the airways |
| pneumectomy/ pneumonectomy | surgical removal of a lung |
| pneumonia | bacterial or viral infection of the lungs |
| emphysema | loss of elasticity of the lungs, alveolar walls |
| croup | viral, barking cough and respiratory distress |
| asthma | narrowing and inflammation of the airways, wheezing |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| tonsillectomy | removal of the tonsils |
| adenoidectomy | removal of the adenoids |
| pulmonary embolism | obstruction of a pulmonary blood vessel. clot |
| lobectomy | one lobe of lung is removed, cancer surgery |
| laryngitis | inflammation of the larynx, loss of voice |
| upper respiratory infection (URI) | common cold, infection of the airway |
| thoracentesis | remove excess fluid, between the chest and lungs |
| dyspnea | painful breathing |
| apnea | without breathing |
| thoracic | pertaining to the thorax |
| chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | alveolar air sacs are destroyed and chronic, shortness of breath |