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Resp Dig Urinary
Test prep for Respiratory, digestive and urinary systems test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| pleuritis | inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs |
| pyothorax | an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity |
| tracheotomy | emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway |
| hemoptysis | coughing up blood |
| pneumothrorax | collapse of lung due to air in the pleural space |
| hypoxemia | condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood |
| tracheostomy | creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube |
| gastrectomy | removal of all or part of the stomach |
| colonoscopy | procedure used to detect colon cancer |
| ureterostenosis | stiffening of the ureter |
| dialysis | treatment for kidney failure |
| peristalsis | muscular contractions of the intestines or renal ducts |