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13 Cards in this Set
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the lymphoid tissues located behind the nasal cavity are called
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tonsils
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both food and air travel through the
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mouth and pharynx or throat
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the surgical term for the puncture of the chest cavity in order to aspirate fluid is called
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thoracocentesis
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creation of an artificial mouth-like opening in the throat and neck
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tracheostomy
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refer ot the surgical procedure of puncturing the lung and aspirating fluids like blood, pus, and lymph, promotes easy breathing
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pneumonocentesis
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term for pus in the plural space in teh chest
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pyothorax
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term for narrowing or contraction of the larynx or voice box
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laryngipasm or laryngostenosis
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condition where the bronchi of the lungs are dialtedd outward
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bonchiectasis
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refers to food inhalation that blocks the airway
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aspiration
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Lobar Pneumonia refers to a lung infection in
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one or more of the 5 lobes in teh 2 lungs
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a device one who creates a fien spray or mist
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nebulizer
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schick skin test used for
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diphtheria
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E.A or causative agent responsible for anthrax is
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bacillus anthracis
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