VOCAB FLASHCARD 4

Front

Weakening or loss of strength or energy.

Back

debilitating

Front

Rapid breathing/abnormally rapid breathing

Back

tachypnea

Front

Small air sacs in the lung that create a honeycomb appearance and increase surface area for gas exchange.

Back

alveoli

Front

Heating of body tissues due to resistance to high-frequency electromagnetic radiation, electric current, or ultrasonic waves.

Back

diathermy

Front

Lack of feeling or emotion; indifference

Back

apathy

Front

Protective tissue response to injury: pain, heat, redness, swelling, loss of function.

Back

inflammation

Front

Chronic respiratory disease with over-inflated alveoli, reduced lung function, and breathlessness.

Back

emphysema

Front

Freedom from infection and prevention of microorganisms

Back

asepsis

Front

Within or through the trachea.

Back

endotracheal

Front

Tiny purple/red spots on skin from endocarditis due to hemorrhages.

Back

petechiae