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Chapter 12

TermDefinition
Adenoids Small masses of lymphatic tissue in the throat, close to the nasal (nose) passageway.
Anosmia Loss of the sense of smell.
Base of the lung The lower portion of the lung.
Bronchus; bronchi Branch of the trachea that leads toward the air sacs of the lung.
Dyspnea Difficult breathing.
Expectoration Coughing up of mucus or sputum from the throat and respiratory tract
Hemoptysis Spitting up blood from the respiratory tract.
Hypercapnia Increased levels of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
Mediastinum Part of the thoracic (chest) cavity between the lungs.
Pulmonary Parenchyma Essential parts of the lungs responsible for respiration; bronchioles and alveoli.
Asbestosis Abnormal condition of asbestos fiber particles in the lungs.
Asthma Chronic inflammation disorder, characterized by airway obstruction and caused by bronchial edema, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production.
Atelectasis Collapsed lung.
Bronchoscopy Visual examination of the bronchial tubes using an endoscope or bronchoscope.
Chronic Obstructive pulmonary Disease Lung and bronchial tube conditions that block and damage airways and persist over a long period of time. Examples are chronic bronchitis and emphysema.
Croup Acute viral infection in infants and children; characterized by barking cough, obstruction of the larynx and stridor (strained, high-pitched noisy breathing).
Endotracheal Intubation Tube is placed through the mouth and throat into the trachea to establish an airway.
Pertusis Whooping cough; bacterial infection of the throat, larynx, and trachea.
Pnemoconiosis Abnormal condition of dust in the lungs.
Pulmonary abcess Collection of pus in the lungs.
Tuberculin Test Determines past or present exposure to tuberculosis based on a positive skin test.
Phren/o Diaphragm; Mind
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