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LCHS_Respiratory Sysem_Diag/Pathologies_Ch12

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Diagnostic & Pathological Term
Definition
AUSCULATION   listening to sounds within the body  
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PERCUSSION   tapping on a surface to determine the difference in the density of the underlysing structure.  
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PLEURAL RUB   scratchy sound produced by the motion of inflamed or irritated pleural surfaces rubing against each other.  
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RALES   abnormal crackling sounds heard during inspiration when there is fluid, blood, or pus in the alveoli  
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SPUTUM   material expelled from the chest cavity by coughing or clearing of the throat.  
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WHEEZES   continuous high pitched whistling sounds heard when air is forced through a narrow space during inspiration or expiration.  
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CROUP   acute viral infection in infants and childern characterized by a barking cough.  
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DIPTHERIA   acute infection of the throat and upper repiratory tract caused by the bacteria (Corynebacterium)  
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PERTUSSIS   bacterial infection of the pharynx, larynx, and trachea that is highly contagious. (Whooping cough)  
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ASTHMA   chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by airway obstruction caused by edema, bronchoconstriction, and increased mucus production.  
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CYSTIC FIBROSIS   Inherited disorder of exocrine glands resulting in thick mucous secretions that do not drain normally.  
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EMPHYSEMA   hyperinflation of air sacs with destruction of alveolar wall.  
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PNEUMONIA   acute inflammation and infection of alveoli which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory response.  
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PULMONARY ABSCESS   a large collection of pus (bacterial infection) in the lungs.  
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PULMONARY EMBOLISM   clot (thrombus) or other material lodges in vessels of the lung.  
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PULMONARY FIBROSIS   formation of scar tissue in the connective tissue of the lungs.  
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TUBERCULOSIS   Infectious disease caused by Myobacterium tuberculosis; lungs are usually involved but any organ may be affected.  
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PLEURISY   Inflammation fo the pleura  
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PNEUMOTHORAX   colleciton of air in the pleural space.  
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PULMONARY EDEMA   swelling and fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles.  
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