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Chapter 10

chapter 10

TermDefinition
1.Thoracotomy incision into the chest
2. thoracostomy creation of an opening in the cheat
3.thoracoplasty reconstruction of the chest
4.thoracocentesis puncture of the chest
5.pneumonectomy removal of a lung
6.pleuropexy reattachment of the pleura
7.Lobectomy removal of a lobe
8.tracheotomy incision into the trachea
9.endotracheal intubation insertion of a tube inside the trachea
10.bronchoplasty reconstruction of a bronchus
11.adenoidectomy removal of the adenoids
12.intubate to insert a breathing tube from the mouth down into the trachea to provide breathing support
13.laryngectomy Removal of the larynx
14.septoplassty reconstruction of the septum
15.antitussive a drug that prevents coughing
16.bronchodilator a drug that expands the walls of the bronchi
17.expectorant a drug that encourages the expulsion of material from the lungs
18.mucolytic a drug that aids in the breakdown of mucus
19.pulmonary neoplasm new growth (tumor) in the lung
20.restrictive lung disorder a lung disorder caused by the limiting of air into the lungs
21.bronchiogenic carcinoma a cancerous tumor originating in the bronchi
22.mesothelioma a cancerous tumor of the mesothelial cells lining the lungs
23.pulmonary embolism blockage into the pulmonary blood supply
24.pneuminitis Inflammation of the lung
25.pneumonia a lung condition
26.pneumoconiosis a lung condition caused by dust
27.pneumatocele Hernia of the lung
28.obstructive lung disorder a lung disorder caused by a blockage
29.diaphragmatocele hernia of the diaphragm
30.pansinusitis inflammation Of all sinuses
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