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PFSFCT Respiratory S
Respiratory System
Question | Answer |
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Carcin- | tumor |
anoxia | absence or deficiency of oxygen within the tissues |
apnea | temporary cessation of breathing |
asphyxia | oxygen deficiency and excess carbon dioxide in blood and tissues |
bradypnea | Abnormally slow breathing |
dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
hyperoxia | excess oxygen in the blood |
hyperpnea | increase in the depth and rate of breathing |
hypoxia | diminished avalibility of oxygen in tissues |
pleurisy | inflammation of the pleural membranes |
pneumothorax | entrance of air into the space between the pleural membranes, followed by lung collapse |