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Chabner, Language of Medicine 12th Ed, Chapter 12 - Vocabulary

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Term
Definition
ABGs   show
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adenoid hypertrophy   show
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adenoidectomy   show
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adenoids   show
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show Pertaining to an alveolus.  
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alveoli   show
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show (singular) Air sac in the lung. (plural: alveoli)  
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anosmia   show
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anthracosis   show
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show Tip or uppermost portion of the lung.  
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apical   show
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ARDS   show
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show Abnormal condition of asbestos fiber particles in the lung.  
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asphyxia   show
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show Chronic inflammatory disorder with airway obstruction due to bronchial and bronchiolar edema and constriction.  
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atelectasis   show
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show Listening for sounds in the chest and abdomen (using a stethoscope).  
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bacilli   show
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BAL   show
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base of the lung   show
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bronchiectasis   show
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show Chronic dilation of a bronchus, usually secondary to infection.  
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bronchioles   show
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show Inflammation of a bronchiole.  
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show Irrigation of washing of a bronchus by injecting fluid through a bronchoscope and then removing it to analyse the contents.  
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bronchodilator   show
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bronchopleural   show
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show Visual examination of the bronchila tubes using an endoscope of bronchoscope.  
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show chief characteristic of bronchitis and asthma.  
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show (singular) Branch of the trachea that is a passageway into the lung bronchial tube (plural: bronchi)  
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C&S (lungs)   show
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carbon dioxide   show
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CF   show
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chronic bronchitis   show
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show [COPD]  
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show Thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane epithelium lining the respiratory tract. They clear bacteria and foreign substances from the lung.  
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CO2   show
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computed tomography of the chest   show
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show COPD # [chronic obstructive pulmonary disease] -- Lung and bronchial tube conditions that block and damage airways and persist over a long period of time.  
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cor pulmonale   show
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CPR   show
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croup   show
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show Abnormal condition of bluish colouration of the skin.  
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cystic fibrosis   show
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show Muscle separating the chest and abdomen. It contracts to pull air into the lungs and relaxes to push air out.  
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diphtheria   show
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show Abnormal voice of sound produced when speaking.  
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dyspnea   show
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emphysema   show
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empyema   show
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endotracheal intubation   show
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show Lid-like piece of cartilage that covers the larynx, preventing food from entering the larynx and trachea during swallowing.  
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show Inflammation of the epiglottis.  
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epistaxis   show
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exhalation   show
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expectoration   show
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expiration   show
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exudate   show
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glottis   show
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hemoptysis   show
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hemothorax   show
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hilar   show
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show Midline region where the bronchi, blood vessels, and nerves enter and exit the lungs.  
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hypercapnia   show
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show Increase in breathing rate.  
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show Deficiency of oxygen in tissues  
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show Collection of fluid or other material within the lung, as seen on a chest film, CT scan, or other radiologic image.  
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show Breathing in; inspiration.  
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show Act of breathing in; inhalation  
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show [laryng/o -eal (pertaining to / larynx)]  
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show [laryng/o -itis (inflammation / larynx)] -- inflammation of the larynx, usually resulting in an inability to speak  
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laryngoscopy   show
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laryngospasm   show
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larynx   show
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lobe   show
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show Removal of a lobe or section of a lung.  
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lung biopsy   show
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lung cancer   show
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show [MRI of the chest] -- Magnetic waves produce images of organs and tissues in all three planes of the body.  
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mediastinoscopy   show
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show Region between the lungs in the chest cavity. Contains trachea, heart, lymph nodes, major blood vessels, esophagus, and bronchial tubes.  
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show Rare malignant tumor arising in the pleura.  
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nares   show
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show Insertion of a tube through the nose into the stomach.  
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obstructive lung disease   show
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orthopnea   show
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oxygen   show
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palatine tonsil   show
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palliative   show
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paranasal sinus   show
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show Outer layer of pleura lying closer to the ribs and chest wall.  
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show Pertaining to a sudden occurence.  
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show Tapping on a surface to determine the difference in density of the underlying structure.  
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pertussis   show
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pharyngeal   show
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pharynx   show
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show Carries impulses between the brain and the diaphragm.  
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show Double-layered membrane surrounding each lung.  
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pleural cavity   show
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pleural effusion   show
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show Scratchy sound produced by pleural surfaces rubbing against each other.  
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pleurisy   show
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pleurodynia   show
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pneumoconiosis   show
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pneumonectomy   show
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show Acute inflammation and infection of alveoli, which fill with pus or products of the inflammatory reaction.  
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show Collection of air in the pleural space.  
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positron emission tomography of the lung   show
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pulmonary   show
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show Large collection of pus (bacterial infection) in the lungs.  
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show Fluid in the air sacs and bronchioles.  
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show [PE] -- Clot or other material lodges in vessels of the lungs.  
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pulmonary fibrosis   show
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pulmonary function tests   show
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pulmonary infarction   show
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pulmonary parenchyma   show
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purulent   show
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pyothorax   show
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rales   show
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respiration   show
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show condition in which lung expansion is limited by disease that affets the chest wall, pleura, or lung tissue itself. Examples: pulmonary fibrosis, radiation damage, and pneumoconiosis.  
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rhinoplasty   show
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show (plural) Loud rumbling sounds heard on auscultation of bronchi obstructed by sputum.  
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sarcoidosis   show
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show Silica glass dust collects in the lungs; a type of pneumoconiosis.  
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sinusitis   show
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show [shortness of breath]  
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spirometer   show
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sputum   show
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show Sputum is collected and placed in a growth medium to analyze the type of microorganisms that may be present.  
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show Strained, high-pitched sound heard on inspiration caused by obstruction in the pharynx or larynx.  
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show [tachy- -pnea (breath / fast)]  
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thoracentesis   show
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show Pertaining to the chest.  
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show Visual examination of the chest using a small incision and an endoscope.  
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thoracotomy   show
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show Removal of tonsils.  
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trachea   show
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tracheal stenosis   show
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tracheostomy   show
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show incision into the trachea  
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tube thoracostomy   show
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show Determines past or present exposure to tuberculosis based on a positive skin test.  
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tuberculosis   show
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show [V/Q scan] -- Nuclear medicine lung scan using radioactive material to evaluate air flow (ventilation) and blood flow (perfusion) in the lungs.  
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show Inner layer of pleura lying closer to the lung tissue.  
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wheezes   show
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