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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -ox/o, ox/y


A) ​bronchus
B) nose​
C) ​larynx
D) ​oxygen
E) pharynx​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -tracheostomy


A) ​the presence of pus in the pleural cavity
B) surgical incision into the pleural cavity​
C) creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube​
D) emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway​
E) surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity​

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The term ____________________ describes shallow or slow respiration.​

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Commonly known as whooping cough, the medical term for this bacterial infection of the upper respiratory tract is ____________________.​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -laryng/o


A) ​bronchus
B) nose​
C) ​larynx
D) ​oxygen
E) pharynx​

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A/An ____________________ is an accumulation of pus in a body cavity.​

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____________________ is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -thoracentesis


A) ​the presence of pus in the pleural cavity
B) surgical incision into the pleural cavity​
C) creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube​
D) emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway​
E) surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity​

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A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.​

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____________________ is an abnormally slow rate of respiration, usually of less than 10 breaths per minute.​

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The diagnostic test ____________________ is also known as a sleep study.​

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An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is known by the medical term ____________________.​

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_____ is a lung disease that usually occurs after working in occupations such as foundry work, ceramics, and sandblasting.​


A) ​Pneumoconiosis
B) ​Silicosis
C) ​Asbestosis
D) ​Pulmonary fibrosis

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -laryngectomy


A) ​inflammation of the larynx
B) ​sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
C) ​specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
D) ​surgical removal of the larynx
E) visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope​

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____________________ is an acute respiratory syndrome in children and infants characterized by the obstruction of the larynx, hoarseness, and a barking cough.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -laryngospasm


A) ​inflammation of the larynx
B) ​sudden spasmodic closure of the larynx
C) ​specialist in disorders of the respiratory system
D) ​surgical removal of the larynx
E) visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope​

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Match each definition with the correct word part.​ -pharyng/o


A) ​bronchus
B) nose​
C) ​larynx
D) ​oxygen
E) pharynx​

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____________________ is the condition that occurs when the body cannot get the air it needs to function.​

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Match each definition with the correct term.​ -hypercapnia


A) ​a collection of blood in the pleural cavity
B) condition of below-normal oxygen levels in the blood​
C) condition of below-normal oxygen levels in body tissues and organs​
D) coughing up blood or bloodstained sputum​
E) the abnormal buildup of carbon dioxide in the blood​

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The term ____________________ describes an inflammation of the sinuses.​

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