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ansgenius -Not Built from Word Parts

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abrasion   scraping away of the skin by mechanical process  
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abscess   localized collection of pus  
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acne   inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles  
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actinic keratosis   a precancerous skin condition of horny tissue formation that results from excessive exposure to sunlight. It may evolve into a squamous cell carcinoma  
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basal cell carcinoma   epithelial tumor arising from the epidermis. It seldom metastasizes but invades local tissue. Common in individuals who have had excessive sun exposure  
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candidiasis   an infection of the skin, mouth (thrush), or vagina caused by the yeast-like fungus Candida albicans. Candida is normally present in the mucous membranes; overgrowth causes an infection. Esophageal cadidiasis is often seen in patients with AIDS  
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carbuncle   skin infection composed of a cluster of boils caused by stphylococcal bacteria  
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cellulitis   inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissue caused by infection, leading to redness, swelling, and fever  
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contusion   injury with no break in the skin, characterized by pain, swelling, and discoloration  
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eczema   noninfectious, inflammatory skin disease characterized by redness, blisters, scabs, and itching  
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fissure   slit or crack-like sore in the skin  
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furuncle   painful skin node caused by staphylococcal bateria in a hair follicle  
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gangrene   death of tissue caused by loss of blood supply followed by bacterial invasion  
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herpes   inflammatory skin disease caused by herpes virus characterized by small blisters in clusters. Many types of herpes exist. Herpes simplex, for example, causes fever blisters and herpes zoster, also called shingles, is characterized by painful skin erupti  
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impetigo   superficial skin infection, characterized by pustules and caused by either staphylococci or streptococci  
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Kaposi's sarcoma   a cancerous condition starting as purple or brown pimples on the feet which spreads through the skin to the lymph nodes and internal organs. Frequently seen with AIDS  
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laceration   torn, ragged-edged wound  
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lesion   any pathological change in the structure or funtion of tissue resulting from injury or disease  
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pediculosis   invasion into the skin and hair by lice  
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psoriasis   chronic skin condition producing red lesions covered with silvery scales  
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scabies   skin infection caused by the itch mite, characterized by papule eruptions, which are caused by the female burrowing in the outer layer of the skin and laying eggs. This condition is accompanied by severe itching  
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scleroderma   a disease characterized by chronic hardening (induration) of the connective tissue of the skin and other body organs  
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squamous cell carcinoma   a malignant growth that develops from scale-like epithelial tissue. On the skin it appears as a firm, red, painless bump. The most frequent cause is chronic exposure to sunlight  
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systemic lupus erythematosus   a chronic inflammatory disease involving the skin, joints, kidneys, and nervous system. This autoimmune disease is characterized by periods of remission and exacerbations. It also may affect other organs  
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tinea   fungus infection of the skin, commonly called ringworm  
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urticaria   an itching skin eruption composed of wheals of varying size and shape. It is usually related to an allergy and is commonly known as hives  
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dermatologist   a physician who studies and treats skin diseases  
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dermatology   study of the skin (a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases)  
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dermatome   instrument used to cut skin  
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epidermal   pertaining to upon the skin  
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erythroderma   red skin  
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hypodermic   pertaining to under the skin  
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intradermal   pertaining to within the skin  
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keratogenic   originating in horny tissue  
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leukoderma   white skin  
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necrosis   abnormal condition of death  
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percutaneous   pertaining to through the skin  
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staphylococcus   berry-shaped (bacteria) in grape-like clusters  
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streptococcus   berry-shaped (bacteria) in twisted chains  
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subcutaneous   pertaining to under the skin  
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ungual   pertaining to the nail  
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xanthodermal   yellow skin (also called jaundice)  
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adipose   fat, fatty  
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albino   an individual with pigment deficiency in the eyes, hair, and skin. A hereditary disorder  
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allergy   hypersensitivity to a substance  
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alopecia   loss of hair  
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cicatrix   scar  
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cytomegalovirus (CMV)   a herpes-type virus that usually causes disease when the immune system is compromised  
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debridement   removal of contaminated or dead tissue and foreign matter from an open wound  
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decubitus ulcer   bedsore; an open area of skin caused by pressure or irritation  
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dermabrasion   proceudre to remove skin scars with abrasive material, such as sandpaper  
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diaphoresis   profuse sweating  
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disseminate   to scatter over a considerable area  
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ecchymosis   escape of blood into the tissues, causing superficial discoloration; a "black and blue" mark  
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edema   puffy swelling of tissue from the accumulation of fluid  
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emollient   agent that softens or sootes the skin  
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erythema   redness  
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induration   abnormal hard spots  
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jaundice   condition characterized by a yellow tinge to the skin  
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keloid   overgrowth of scar tissue  
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leukoplakia   condition charaterized by white spots or pathces on mucous membrane, which may be precancerous  
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macule   flat, colored spot on the skin  
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nevus   circumscribed pigmented area present at birth; mole, birthmark  
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pallor   paleness  
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papule   small, solid skin elevation (pimple)  
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petechia   pinpoint skin hemorrhages  
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pruritus   severe itching  
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purpura   disorder characterized by hermorrhages into the tissue, giving the skin a purple-red discoloration  
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pustule   elevation of skin containing pus  
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ulcer   eroded sore on the skin or mucous membrane  
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verruca   circumscribed cutaneous elevation caused by a virus; wart  
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vesicle   small elevation of the epidermis containing liquid (blister)  
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virus   an infectious agent  
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wheal   transitory, round, itchy elevation of the skin with a white center and a red surrounding area; a wheal is an individual urticaria lesion  
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adenoiditis   inflammation of the adenoids  
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atelectasis   incomplete expansion (of the lung of a new born or collapsed lung)  
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bronchiectasis   dilatation fo the bronchi  
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bronchitis   inflammation of the bronchi  
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bronchogenic carcinoma   cancerous tumor originating in the bronchus  
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bronchopneumonia   diseased state of the bronchi and lungs  
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diaphragmatocele   hernia of the diaphragm  
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epigolottitis   inflammation of the epiglottis  
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hemothorax   blood in the chest (pleural space)  
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laryngitis   inflammation of the larynx  
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laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB)   inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi  
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lobar pneumonia   pertaining to the lobe; diseased state of the lung (infection of one or more lobes of the lung)  
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nasopharyngitis   inflammation of the nose and pharynx  
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pansinusitis   inflammation of the nose and pharynx  
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pharyngitis   inflammation of all sinuses  
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pleuritis   inflammation of the pleura  
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pneumatocele   hernia of the lung  
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pneumoconiosis   abnormal condition of dust in the lungs  
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pneumonia   diseased state of the lung (the infection and inflammation are caused by bacteria such as Pneumococcus, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Hamophilus; viruses; and fungi  
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pneumonitis   inflammation of the lung  
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pneumothorax   air in the chest, which causes collapse of the lung  
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pulmonary neoplasm   pertaining to the lung, new growth  
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pyothorax   pus in the chest (pleural space)  
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rhinitis   inflammation of the (mucous membranes) nose  
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rhinomycosis   abnormal condition of fungus in the nose  
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rhinorrhagia   rapid flow of blood from the nose  
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thoracalgia   pain in the chest  
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tonsillitis   inflammation of the tonsils  
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tracheitis   inflammation of the trachea  
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tracheostenosis   narrowing of the trachea  
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acapnia   absence of carbon dioxide in the blood  
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adenotome   surgical instrument ued to cut the adenoids  
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anoxia   absence of oxygen  
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aphonia   absence of voice  
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apnea   absence of breathing  
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bronchoalveolar   pertaining to the bronhi and alveoli  
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bronchospasm   spasmodic contraction in the bronchi  
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diaphragmatic   pertaining to the diaphragm  
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dysphonia   difficult speaking  
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endotracheal   pertaining to within the trachea  
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eupnea   normal breathing  
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hypercapnia   excessive carbon dioxide in the blood  
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hyperpnea   excessive breathing  
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hypocapnia   deficient carbon dioxide in the blood  
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hypopnea   deficient breathing  
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hypoxemia   deficient oxygen in the blood  
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hypoxia   deficient oxygen (to the tissues)  
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laryngeal   pertaining to the larynx  
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laryngospasm   spasmodic contraction of the larynx  
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mucoid   resembling mucus  
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mucous   pertaining to mucous  
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orthopnea   able to breathe only in an upright position  
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nasopharyngeal   pertaining to the nose and pharynx  
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rhinorrhea   discharge from the nose  
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adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)   respiratory failure in an adult as a result of disease or injury. Symptoms include dyspnea, rapid breathing, and cyanosis  
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asthma   respiratory diesase characterized by paroxysms of coughng, wheezing, and shortness of breath  
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)   a group of disorders that are almost always a result of smoking that obstructs bronchial flow. One or more of the following in varying degrees are present in COPD: emphysema, hronic bronchitis, bronchospasm, and bronchiolitis  
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coccidiodomycosis   fungal disease affecting the lungs and sometimes other organs of teh body  
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cor pulmonale   serious cardiac disease associated with chronic lung disorders, such as emphysema  
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croup   condition resulting from acute obstruction of the larynx, which occurs in children  
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cystic fibrosis   generalized hereditary disorder of infants and children characterized by excess mucus production in the respiratory tract  
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deviated septum   one part of the nasal cavity is smaller because of malformation or injury  
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emphysema   stretching of lung tissue caused by the alveoli becoming distended and losing elasticity  
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epistaxis   nosebleed  
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influenza   highly infectious respiratory disease caused by a virus  
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Legionnaire's disease   a lobar pneumonia caused by the bacterium Legionella pneumophila  
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obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)   repetitive pharyngeal collapse during sleep, which leads to absence of breathing  
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pertussis   respiratory disease characterized by an acute crowing inspiration, or whoop  
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pleural effusion   escape of fluid into the pleural space as a result of inflammation  
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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia   a pneumonia caused by P. carinii, a fungus. Common disease in patients with AIDS  
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pulmonary edema   fluid accumulation in the alveoli and bronchioles  
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pulmonary embolism   foreign matter, such as a blood clot, air, or fat clot, carried in the circulation to the pulmonary artery; where it blocks circulation  
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tuberculosis   an infectious disease, caused by an acid-fast bacillus, most commonly spread by inhalation of infected droplets, and usually affecting the lungs  
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upper respiratory infection (URI)   infection of the pharynx, larynx, trachea  
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airway   a passageway by which air enters and leaves the lungs, mechanical device used to keep the air pasageway unobstructed  
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asphyxia   deprivaton of oxygen for tissue usage; suffocation  
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aspirate   to withdraw fluid or to suction; to draw foreign material into the respiratory tract  
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bronchoconstrictor   agent causing narrowing of the bronchi  
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bronchodilator   agent causing the bronchi to widen  
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cough   sudden, noisy expulsion of air from the lungs  
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hiccup   sudden catchin of breath with a spasmodic contraction of the diaphragm  
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hyperventilation   ventialation of the lugns beyond normal body needs  
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hypoventilation   ventilation fo the lungs that does not fulfill the body's gas exchange needs  
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mucopurulent   containing both mucus and pus  
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mucus   slimy fluid secreted by the mucous membranes  
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nebulizer   device that creates a mist used to deliver medication for giving respiratory treatment  
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nosocomial infection   an infection acquired during hospitalization  
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paroxysm   periodic, sudden attack  
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patent   open  
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pulmonary   pertaining to the lungs  
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sputum   mucous secretion from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea expelled through the mouth  
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ventilator   mechanical device used to assist with or substitute for breathing when patient cannot breathe unassisted  
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ABG's   arterial blood gases  
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AFB   acid-fast bacilli  
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ARDS   adult respiratory distress syndrome  
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CF   cystic fibrosis  
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COPD   chronic obstructive pulmonary disease  
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CT   computerized tomography  
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CXR   chest x-ray  
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CO2   carbon dioxide  
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flu   influenza  
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LLL   left lower lobe  
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LTB   laryngotracheobronchitis  
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LUL   left upper lobe  
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O2   oxygen  
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OSA   obstructive sleep apnea  
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PCP   Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia  
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PE   pulmonary embolism  
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PFT's   pulmonary function tests  
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PSG   polysomnography  
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RLL   right lower lobe  
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RML   right middle lobe  
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RUL   right upper lobe  
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TB   tuberculosis  
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URI   upper respiratory infection  
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VPS   ventilation-perfusion scanning  
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epispadias   congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the upper surface of the penis; a similar defect can occur in the female  
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hypospadias   congenital defect in which the urinary meatus is located on the underside of the penis; a similar defect can occur in the female  
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polycystic kidney   condition in which the kidney contains many cysts and is enlarged  
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renal calculi   stones in the kidney  
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renal hypertension   elevated blood pressure resulting from kidney disease  
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urinary retention   abnormal accumulation of urine in the bladder because of an inability to urinate  
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urinary suppression   sudden stoppage of urine formation  
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urinary tract infection UTI   infection of one or more organs of the urinary tract  
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kidney, ureter, and bladder   a simple x-ray image of the abdomen. It is often used to view the kidneys and bladder to determine size, shape, and location. Also used to identify calculi in the kidney or bladder or to diagnose intestinal obstruction  
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blood urea nitrogen BUN   a blood test that measures the amount of urea in the blood. Used to determine kidney function. An increased BUN indicates renal dysfunction  
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creatinine   a blood test that measures the amount of creatinine in the blood. An elevated amount indicates impaired kidney function  
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specific gravity   a test performed on a urine specimen to measure the concentrating or diluting ability of the kidneys  
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urinalysis   multiple routine tests done on a urine specimen  
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fulguration   destruction of living tissue with an electric spark  
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renal transplant   surgical implantation of a donor kidney to replace a nonfunctioning kidney  
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catheter   flexible, tube-like device, such as a urinary catheter, for withdrawing or instilling fluids  
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urinary catheterization   passage of a catheter into the urinary bladder to withdraw urine  
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distended   stretched out  
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diuretic   agent that increases the formation and excretion of urine  
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enuresis   involuntary urination  
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hemodialysis HD   procedure for removing impurities from the blood because of an inability of the kidneys to do so  
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incontinence   inability to control the bladder and/or bowels  
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micturate   to urinate or void  
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peritoneal dialysis   procedure for removing toxic wastes when kidney is unable to do so the peritoneal cavity is ued as the receptacle for the fluid used in the dialysis  
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stricture   abnormal narrowing, such as a urethral stricture  
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urinal   receptacle for urine  
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urodynamics   pertaining to the force and flow of urine within the urinary tract  
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void   to empty or evacuate waste material, especially urine  
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