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AMT UNIT 12 DEFINITIONS - NIKKI

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Medicine that involves the study of diseases/disorders of the lungs and the respiratory system.   pulmonary  
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is a physician who specializes in the study of the lungs and the respiratory system.   pulmonologist  
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pertaining to the nose and chin   nasomental  
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inflammation of the nose and pharynx   nasopharyngitis  
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inflammation of the nose   rhinitis  
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surgical repair of the nose   rhinoplasty  
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the bursting forth of blood from the nose   rhinorrhagia  
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discharge from the nose   rhinorrhea  
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narrowing of the nasal passages   rhinostenosis  
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incision of the nose   rhinotomy  
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pain in the pharynx   pharyngalgia  
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inflammation of the pharynx   pharyngitis  
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covers the entrance of the larynx   epiglottis  
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pertaining to the larynx   laryngeal  
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surgical excision of the larynx   laryngectomy  
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inflammation of the larynx   laryngitis  
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surgical repair of the larynx   laryngoplasty  
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an instrument used to examine the larynx   laryngoscope  
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a new opening into the larynx   laryngostomy  
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pertaing to the trachea   tracheal  
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pain in the trachea   trachealgia  
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inflammation of the trachea   tracheitis  
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incision into the larynx and trachea   tracheolaryngotomy  
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new opening into the trachea   tracheostomy  
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dilation of the bronchi   bronchiectasis  
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inflammation of the bronchi   bronchitis  
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a fungus condition of the bronchi   bronchoplasty  
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an instrument used to examine the bronchi   bronchoscope  
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a lung condition caused by inhalation of dust   pneumoconiosis  
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inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, or chemical irritants   pneumonia  
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inflammation of the lung   pneumonitis  
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is the collection of air or gas in the pleural cavity as the result of a perforation through the pleura covering of the lung.   pneumothorax  
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an instrument used to measure lung capacity   pulmometer  
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pertaining to the lung   pulmonary  
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surgical excision of the lung or part of a lung   pulmonectomy  
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is defined as the interchange of gases between an organism and its environment.   respiration  
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wals of the chest are nearly at rest and chiefly the diaphragm exerts itself   abdominal  
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process of using artificial means to cause air to flow into and out of an individual's lung when breathing is inadequate or ceases   artificial  
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a rhythmic cycle of breathing with a gradual increase in respiration followed by apnea   Cheyne-Stokes  
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a distressing, deep gasping type of breathing associated with metabolic acidosis and coma   Kussmaul's  
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membrane disease, is a condition that may occur in a premature infant.   hyaline  
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is a dark blue condition of the skin and mucous membranes cause by oxygen deficiency.   cyanosis  
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is a condition of dificient amounts of oxygen in the inspired air   hypoxia  
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is a temporary cessation of breathing   apnea  
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difficulty in breathing   dyspnea  
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good or normal breathing   eupnea  
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excessive or rapid breathing   hyperpnea  
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inability to breathe unless in an upright or straight position   orthopnea  
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fast breathing   tachypnea  
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is a lung condition caused by inhalation of coal dust and silica   anthracosis  
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is a condition of imperfect dilation of the lungs   atelectasis  
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is a disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest   asthma  
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is a chronic pulmonary disease in which the bronchioles become obstructed with mucus   emphysema  
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is pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity   empyema  
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is the medical term for nosebleed   epistaxis  
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is the medical term for the common cold   coryza  
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is inflammation of a sinus   sinusitis  
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is an acute, infectious disease characterized by coryza, an explosive paroxysmal cough ending in a "crowing" or "whooping" sound; also called whooping cough.   pertussis  
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is an allergic reaction to pollen or pollens   pollinosis  
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is inflammation of the pleural cavity caused by injury, infection or a tumor   pleurisy  
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is a substance coughed up from the lungs that may be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody and may contain microorganisms.   sputum  
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act to counter the effects of histamine by blocking histamine-1 receptors.   antihistamines  
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are used to treat infectious diseases   antibiotics  
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act to constrict dilated arterioles in the nasal mucosa   decongestants  
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act to reduce the cough reflex   antitussives  
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promote and facilitate the removal of mucus from the lower respiratory tract.   expectorants  
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breack chemical bonds in mucus, thereby lowering its thickness   mucolytics  
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are used to improve pulmonary airflow   bronchodilators  
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used in treatment of bronchial asthma and in seasonal or perennial allergic condition when other forms of treatment are not effective   corticosteroids  
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agents are used in the long-term treatment of tuberculosis   antituberculosis  
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acute respiratory disease   ARD  
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acute respiratory distress syndrome   ARDS  
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carbon dioxide   CO2  
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chronic obstructive lung disease   COLD  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease   COPD  
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hyaline membrane disease   HMD  
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oxygen   O2  
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postnasal drip   PND  
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purified protein derivative (TB test)   PPD  
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respiration   R  
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respiratory disease   RD  
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sudden infant death syndrome   SIDS  
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shortness of breath   SOB  
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tuberculosis   TB  
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upper respiratory infection   URI  
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