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aerophagia
refers to swallowing air.
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anosmia
is loss or impairment of sense of smell.
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apnea
is a temporary cessation of breathing.
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aspirate
refers to suction to remove fluids from body cavity.
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asthma
is a respiratory condition marked by recurrent attacks of difficult or labored breathing accompanied by wheezing.
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atectasis
is an abnormal condition characterized by collapse of alveoli.
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catheter
is a hollow, flexible tube that can be inserted into a vessel or cavity of the body to withdraw or instill fluids.
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chondroma
is a cartaginous tumor.
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COPD
refers to a group of respiratory disorders characterized by chronic bronchitis, asthma, and emphysema.
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croup
is an acute respiratory syndrome of childhood characterized by laryngeal obstruction an spasm barking cough, and stridor.
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diagnosis
refers to use of scientific methods and medical skill to establish the cause and nature of a person’s illness.
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pharyngoplegia
is paralysis of pharyngeal muscles.
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pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
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Pneumocystis
is a type of pneumonia seen in patients with AIDS and debilitated children.
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pneumothorax
is presence of air in the pleural cavity.
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pyothorax
refers to presence of pus in chest.
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rhinoplasty
refers to surgical repair or plastic surgery of the nose.
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TB
is an infectious disease that produces small lesions or tubercles in the lungs.
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thoracentesis
is a surgical puncture of the chest to remove fluid.
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tracheotomy
is a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the neck into the trachea.
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