MedTerm.Ch.8--RespiratorySystem
anoxia-✔✔the absence of oxygen from the body's tissues and organs
even though there is an adequate flow of blood
antitussive-✔✔one of a class of medications that helps decrease the
frequency of coughs
aphonia-✔✔the loss of the ability of the larynx to produce normal speech
sounds
asbestosis-✔✔caused by asbestos particles in the lungs and usually
occurs after working with asbestos
asphyxia-✔✔the loss of consciousness that occurs when the body cannot
get the oxygen it needs to function
asthma-✔✔a chronic inflammatory disease of the bronchial tubes, often
triggered by an allergic reaction
atelectasis-✔✔or collapsed lung, is the incomplete expansion of part or all
of a lung due to a blockage of air passages or pneumothorax
bradypnea-✔✔an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than
10 breaths per minute
bronchiectasis-✔✔permanent thickening of the walls of the bronchi,
caused by chronic infection and inflammation
bronchodilator-✔✔an inhaled medication that relaxes and expands the
bronchial passages into the lungs
bronchorrhea-✔✔an excessive discharge of watery mucus from the
bronchi
, bronchoscopy-✔✔the visual examination of the bronchi using a
bronchoscope
bronchospasm-✔✔a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the
bronchi and bronchioles, tightening and squeezing the airway shut
Cheyne-Stokes Respiration-✔✔an irregular pattern of breathing
characterized by alternating rapid or shallow respiration followed by slower
respiration or apnea
COPD-✔✔a group of lung diseases in which the bronchial airflow is
obstructed, making it difficult to breathe out
croup-✔✔an acute respiratory infection in children and infants
characterized by obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and swelling around
the vocal cords, resulting in a barking cough and stridor
cyanosis-✔✔bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes
caused by a lack of adequate oxygen in the blood
cystic fibrosis-✔✔a life-threatening genetic disorder in which the lungs and
pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus
dysphonia-✔✔difficulty in speaking, which may include any impairment in
vocal quality, including hoarseness, weakness, or the cracking of a boy’s
voice during puberty
dyspnea-✔✔also known as shortness of breath (SOB), is difficult or
labored breathing
emphysema-✔✔the progressive, long-term loss of lung function, usually
due to smoking
empyema-✔✔refers to a collection of pus in any body cavity
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