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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asthma | condition that causes narrowing and inflammation of the airways |
| Pulmonologist | doctor who specializes in the lungs and respiratory system |
| Pulmonology | study of the respiratory system |
| Pneumothorax | air in the space around the lung that can cause it to collapse |
| Gastritis | inflammation of the stomach |
| Gastroenteritis | inflammation of the stomach and intestines |
| Esophagitis | inflammation of the esophagus |
| Hepatitis | inflammation of the liver |
| Cholecystitis | inflammation of the gallbladder |
| Cystitis | inflammation of the bladder |
| Nephritis | inflammation of the kidney |
| Ureteritis | inflammation of the ureter |
| Urethritis | inflammation of the urethra |
| Hematuria | blood in the urine |
| Pneumonia | infection/inflammation of the lungs |