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Respiratory System - Q – Diagnostic terms & A – Meaning

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asthma   panting; obstructive pulmonary disease caused by a spasm of the bronchial tubes or by swelling of the mucous membrane; characterized by paroxysmal (sudden, periodic) attacks of wheezing, dyspnea, and cough  
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atelectasis   collapse of lung tissue (alveoli) (atele = imperfect; -ectasis = expansion or dilation)  
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bronchiectasis   abnormal dilation of the bronchi with accumulation of mucus  
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bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchi  
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bronchogenic carcinoma   lung cancer; cancer originating in the bronchi  
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bronchospasm   constriction of bronchi caused by spasm (involuntary contraction) of the peribronchial smooth muscle  
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emphysema   obstructive pulmonary disease characterized by overexpansion of the alveoli with air and destructive changes in their walls, resulting in loss of lung elasticity and gas exchange (emphysan = to inflate)  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   permanent, destructive pulmonary disorder that is a combination of chronic bronchitis and emphysema  
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cystic fibrosis   inherited condition of exocrine gland malfunction causing secretion of abnormally thick, viscous (sticky) mucus that obstructs passageways within the body, commonly affecting the lungs and digestive tract; mucus that obstructs the airways leads to infecti  
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laryngitis   inflammation of the larynx  
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laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)   inflammation of the upper airways with swelling; creates a funnel-shaped elongation of tissue causing a distinct “seal bark” cough  
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laryngospasm   spasm of the laryngeal muscles, causing a constriction  
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nasal polyposis   presence of numerous polyps in the nose (a polyp is a tumor on a stalk)  
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pharyngitis   inflammation of the pharynx  
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pleural effusion   accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity  
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empyema   accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity  
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hemothorax   blood in the pleural cavity  
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pleuritis   inflammation of the pleura  
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pneumoconiosis   chronic restrictive pulmonary disease resulting from prolonged inhalation of fine dusts, such as coal, asbestos (asbestosis), or silicone (silicosis) (conio = dust)  
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pneumonia   inflammation in the lung resulting from infection by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites or from aspiration of chemicals  
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Pneumocystis pneumonia   pneumonia caused by the Pneumocystis carinii organism, a common opportunistic infection in those who are positive for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)  
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pneumothorax   air in the pleural cavity caused by a puncture of the lung or chest wall  
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pneumohemothorax   air and blood in the pleural cavity  
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pneumonitis   inflammation of the lung, often caused by hypersensitivity to chemicals or dusts  
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pulmonary embolism (PE)   occlusion in the pulmonary circulation, most often caused by a blood clot  
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pulmonary tuberculosis (TB)   disease caused by the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the lungs; characterized by the formation of tubercles, inflammation, and necrotizing caseous lesions (caseous necrosis)  
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sinusitis   inflammation of the sinuses  
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sleep apnea   periods of breathing cessation (10 seconds or more) that occur during sleep, often resulting in snoring  
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tonsillitis   acute or chronic inflammation of the tonsils  
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upper respiratory infection (URI)   infectious disease of the upper respiratory tract involving the nasal passages, pharynx, and bronchi  
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