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medical terminology
respiratory system terminology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| aspirate | taking foreign material into lungs / act of withdrawing fluid with a suction device |
| intubation | inserting breathing tube into trachea through mouth nose or throat / provides airway for breathing |
| PFT'S ( Pulmonary functions test ) | test the ability of lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide and identify abnormalities |
| nebulizer | device delivers a fine spray or mist into respiratory tract |
| ventilation perfusion scan | nuclear medicine x-ray study of lung to identify abnormalities |
| thoracentesis | surgical puncture into chest or thorac to withdraw fluid |