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Medical Terminology
Unit 4 Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Pneumonia | Infection of the lungs. |
| Bronchoscopy | Visual examination of the bronchi using a scope. |
| Dyspnea | Difficult or labored breathing. |
| Laryngitis | Inflammation of the larynx (voice box). |
| Sinusitis | Inflammation of the sinuses. |
| Colonoscopy | Visual examination of the colon. |
| Gastritis | Inflammation of the stomach. |
| Hematochezia | Bright red blood in the stool. |
| Appendectomy | Surgical removal of the appendix. |
| Cholecystectomy | Surgical removal of the gallbladder. |
| Cystitis | Inflammation of the bladder. |
| Nephrolithiasis | Kidney stones. |
| Hematuria | Blood in the urine. |
| Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) | Enlargement of the prostate gland. |
| Urethritis | Inflammation of the urethra. |