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Chabner, Language of Medicine 8th Edition, Chpt 12 Respiratory System

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tubes that bifurcate from the windpipe   show
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uppermost portion of the lung   show
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space between the lungs in the chest   show
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show adenoids  
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show alveoli and bronchioles  
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show laryngectomy  
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show diaphragm  
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show hypoxemia (hypo- = decreased)  
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Type of pneumoconiosis; dust particles are inhaled. (in this case, coal dust)   show
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breathing is easier in an upright position   show
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show pyothorax  
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show percussion  
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the "P" in DPT stands for   show
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show Croup. Acute viral infection in infants and children.  
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show dyspena  
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bronchial airway obstruction marked by paroxysmal dyspnea, wheezing, and cough   show
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show atelectasis (incomplete expansion) a-=not, tel/0= complete, -ectasis = expansion  
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material is expelled from the lungs   show
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show pulmonary abscess (abscess = collection of pus)  
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show hemoptysis (hemo = blood, -ptysis = spitting)  
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tube is placed through the mouth to the trachea to establish an airway   show
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what is PPD?   show
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show COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)  
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An example of an endoscopic examination (for instance, the visual examination with a scope to view the bronchioles would be called a _____?   show
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show high carbon dioxide levels in the blood (hyper- = more, high level) (capn/o = Carbon Dioxide) (-ia = condition)  
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branches of the windpipe that lead into the lungs are the   show
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show mediastinum  
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show palatine tonsils (almond shaped masses of lymphatic tissue in the oropharynx) (palatine means pertaining to the roof of the mouth)  
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show alveoli  
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show hilum (hilar means pertaining to the hilium)  
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show larynx  
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thin hairs attached to the mucous membrane lining the respiratory tract   show
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show paranasal sinuses  
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the lid-like piece of cartilage that overs the voice box is the   show
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show emphysema  
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inflammation of tubes leading from the trachea (over a long period of time)   show
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spasm and narrowing of bronchi leading to airway obstruction   show
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lung or portion of a lung is collapsed   show
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(condition of) malignant neoplasm originating in a bronchus (is called?)   show
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"whooping cough"; bacterial infection of the pharynx   show
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show endotracheal intubation  
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(name the procedure in which) radioactive material is injected or inhaled and images are recorded.   show
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show pulmonary angiography  
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show tracheostomy  
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chest wall is punctured with a needle to obtain fluid from the pleural space   show
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show brochioalveolar lavage  
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show cystic fibrosis  
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