Medical Terminology_Ch 7_Respiratory

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anoxia

(ah-NOCK-see-ah)

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The absence of oxygen from the body’s tissues and organs even though there is an adequate flow of blood.

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antitussive

(an-tie-TUSS-iv)

Back

Administered to prevent or relieve coughing (commonly known as cough medicine)

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asbestosis

(az-bes-STOW-sis)

Back

Caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually occurs after working with asbestos. 

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asthma

(AZ-mah)

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A chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often triggered by an allergic reaction that is characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing.

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bacterial pneumonia

(back-TEER-real)

(new-MOH-nee-ah)

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A serious inflammation of the lungs in which the alveoli and air passages fill with pus and other liquid.

Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, only form of pneumonia that can be prevented through vaccination.

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bronchioles

(BRAWN-key-ol)

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The smallest branches of the bronchi.

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bronchorrhea

(brawn-kah-REE-ah)

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An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi.

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cystic fibrosis

(SIS-tick)

(fy-BRO-sis)

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A life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.

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dysphonia

(dis-FOH-nee-ah)

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Difficulty in speaking that may include any impairment in vocal quality including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s voice during puberty.

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dyspnea

(DISP-nee-ah)

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Difficult or labored breathing (also known as shortness of breath).