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Respiratory terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Lobectomy | Part of lung removed |
| Pulmonologist | Doctor who dianosis and treats respiratory diseases |
| Pneumonia | Infection of alveoli in lungs |
| Emphysema | Destruction of alveoli in lungs |
| Pleuitis | Inflamatiuon of the tissue between the lungs and cavity |
| Cyanosis | Blue color of skin from lack of oxygeon in blood |
| Tuberculosis | Bacterial infection in lungs |
| Dyspena | Difficulty breathing |