RS- Pathology Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
pneumothorax | collapsed lung, air collects in the intrapleural space |
pleurisy | pleura become inflamed, inspiratory chest pain |
bronchitis | infection and inflammation of the bronchial airways |
tracheostomy | surgically created hole in the windpipe or trachea |
thoracotomy | an incision into the chest |
bronchoscope | thin, viewing instrument, looking into the airways |
pneumectomy/ pneumonectomy | surgical removal of a lung |
pneumonia | bacterial or viral infection of the lungs |
emphysema | loss of elasticity of the lungs, alveolar walls |
croup | viral, barking cough and respiratory distress |
asthma | narrowing and inflammation of the airways, wheezing |
rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
tonsillectomy | removal of the tonsils |
adenoidectomy | removal of the adenoids |
pulmonary embolism | obstruction of a pulmonary blood vessel. clot |
lobectomy | one lobe of lung is removed, cancer surgery |
laryngitis | inflammation of the larynx, loss of voice |
upper respiratory infection (URI) | common cold, infection of the airway |
thoracentesis | remove excess fluid, between the chest and lungs |
dyspnea | painful breathing |
apnea | without breathing |
thoracic | pertaining to the thorax |
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | alveolar air sacs are destroyed and chronic, shortness of breath |
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