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The air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs, in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide takes place; also, small pits or cavities, such as bony sockets for the teeth that reside in the
mandible and maxilla; (singular, alveolus)
alveoli
The entry of fluids or solids into the trachea, bronchi, and lungs; the act of drawing material in or out by
suction; can occur when a patient is unable to protect his or her own airway
aspiration
Alveolar collapse that prevents the use of that portion of the lungs for ventilation and oxygenation
atelectasis
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A pharmacologic agent that stimulates the beta-2 receptor sites found in smooth muscle; includes
common bronchodilators such as albuterol and levalbuterol
beta-2 agonist
Poisoning characterized by severe muscle paralysis and usually caused by eating food containing
botulinum toxin
botulism
Severe constriction of smooth muscle surrounding the bronchial tree
bronchospasm
Deep cyanosis of the face and neck and across the chest and back; associated with little or no blood
flow; a particularly ominous sign
cape cyanosis
A ridgelike projection of tracheal cartilage located where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
mainstem bronchi
carina
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A contorted position of the hand or foot in which the fingers or toes flex in a clawlike manner; may
result from hyperventilation or hypocalcemia
carpopedal spasm
A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the bronchi that is characterized by excessive mucus
production as a result of overgrowth of the mucous glands in the airways
chronic bronchitis
Heart disease that develops because of chronic lung disease and affects primarily the right side of the
heart
cor polmonale
The breath sounds produced as fluid-filled alveoli pop open under increasing inspiratory pressure; can
be fine or coarse; formerly called rales
crackles
A common disease of infancy and childhood caused by upper airway obstruction and characterized by
stridor, hoarseness, and a barking cough
croup
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The air sacs at the end of the bronchioles in the lungs, in which the exchange of oxygen and carbon
dioxide takes place; also, small pits or cavities, such as bony sockets for the teeth that reside in the
mandible and maxilla; (singular, alveolus)
alveoli
The entry of fluids or solids into the trachea, bronchi, and lungs; the act of drawing material in or out by
suction; can occur when a patient is unable to protect his or her own airway
aspiration
Alveolar collapse that prevents the use of that portion of the lungs for ventilation and oxygenation
atelectasis
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A pharmacologic agent that stimulates the beta-2 receptor sites found in smooth muscle; includes
common bronchodilators such as albuterol and levalbuterol
beta-2 agonist
Poisoning characterized by severe muscle paralysis and usually caused by eating food containing
botulinum toxin
botulism
Severe constriction of smooth muscle surrounding the bronchial tree
bronchospasm
Deep cyanosis of the face and neck and across the chest and back; associated with little or no blood
flow; a particularly ominous sign
cape cyanosis
A ridgelike projection of tracheal cartilage located where the trachea bifurcates into the right and left
mainstem bronchi
carina
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A contorted position of the hand or foot in which the fingers or toes flex in a clawlike manner; may
result from hyperventilation or hypocalcemia
carpopedal spasm
A chronic inflammatory condition affecting the bronchi that is characterized by excessive mucus
production as a result of overgrowth of the mucous glands in the airways
chronic bronchitis
Heart disease that develops because of chronic lung disease and affects primarily the right side of the
heart
cor polmonale
The breath sounds produced as fluid-filled alveoli pop open under increasing inspiratory pressure; can
be fine or coarse; formerly called rales
crackles
A common disease of infancy and childhood caused by upper airway obstruction and characterized by
stridor, hoarseness, and a barking cough
croup
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