Bronchial Adenoma Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Adenoid cystic carcinoma: A type of cancer that most often develops in the salivary glands... See the entire definition of Adenoid cystic carcinomaAdenoma: A benign tumor that arises in or resembles glandular tissue. If an adenoma become... See the entire definition of AdenomaAirway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAmerican Medical Association: The AMA. The AMA's mission statement proclaims: Anesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAspiration: Removal of a sample of fluid and cells through a needle. Aspiration also re... See the entire definition of AspirationAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaAsymptomatic: Without symptoms. For example, an asymptomatic infection is an infection wit... See the entire definition of AsymptomaticBenign: Not malignant. A benign tumor is one that does not invade surrounding tissue or sp... See the entire definition of BenignBiopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchi: The plural of bronchus. Bronchiectasis: Permanent abnormal widening of the bronchi (air tubes that branch deep int... See the entire definition of BronchiectasisBronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. 
Bronchoscope: A thin, flexible instrument with a lighted viewing tube that is used to visu... See the entire definition of BronchoscopeBronchoscopy: A procedure that permits the doctor to see the breathing passages through a... See the entire definition of BronchoscopyCancer: An abnormal growth of cells which tend to proliferate in an uncontrolled way and, ... See the entire definition of CancerCarcinoma: Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover body organs. Ex... See the entire definition of CarcinomaCell: The basic structural and functional unit of any living thing. Each cell is a small c... See the entire definition of CellChest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest X-ray: A type of X-ray commonly used to detect abnormalities in the lungs. A chest X... See the entire definition of Chest X-rayChronic: In medicine, lasting a long time. A chronic condition is one that lasts 3 months ... See the entire definition of ChronicChronic bronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the lining of the airways, leading to nar... See the entire definition of Chronic bronchitisComputed tomography: An x-ray procedure that uses the help of a computer to produce a deta... See the entire definition of Computed tomographyCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCoughing up blood: see hemoptysis. CT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanDyspnea: Difficult or labored breathing; shortness of breath. Dyspnea is a sign of serious... See the entire definition of DyspneaFever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degr... See the entire definition of Fever
Gastrointestinal: Adjective referring collectively to the stomach and small and large inte... See the entire definition of GastrointestinalGland: A group of cells that secrete a substance for use in the body. For example, the thy... See the entire definition of GlandIncision: A cut through skin or other tissue performed by a health care professional. Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, an... See the entire definition of InfectionLaser: A powerful beam of light that is used in some types of surgery to cut or destroy ti... See the entire definition of LaserLesion: An area of abnormal tissue change. Lesions vary in severity from harmless to serio... See the entire definition of LesionLobe: Part of an organ that appears to be separate in some way from the rest. A lobe may b... See the entire definition of LobeLung cancer: Cancer of the major organ of respiration - the lung. Lung cancer kills more m... See the entire definition of Lung cancerLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsLymph: The almost colorless fluid that travels through the lymphatic system, carrying cell... See the entire definition of LymphMagnetic resonance imaging: A procedure that uses magnetism, radio waves, and a computer t... See the entire definition of Magnetic resonance imagingMalignancy: A tumor that is malignant (cancerous), that can invade and destroy nearby tiss... See the entire definition of MalignancyMalignant: 1. Tending to be severe and become progressively worse, as in malignant ... See the entire definition of MalignantMedical school: A school with a curriculum leading to a medical degree. The mission of eve... See the entire definition of Medical schoolMicroscope: An optical instrument that augments the power of the eye to see small objects.... See the entire definition of Microscope
Mouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthMRI: Magnetic resonance imaging. Mucous: Pertaining to mucus, a thick fluid produced by the lining of some tissues of the b... See the entire definition of MucousNeuroendocrine: Having to do with neuroendocrinology: the interactions between the ... See the entire definition of NeuroendocrineNodule: A small collection of tissue that is palpable (can be felt) at any level of the sk... See the entire definition of NoduleNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseObstruction: Blockage of a passageway. See, for example: Airway obstruction; Intestinal o... See the entire definition of ObstructionOncology: The field of medicine that is devoted to cancer. Clinical oncology consists of t... See the entire definition of OncologyPeripheral: Situated away from the center, as opposed to centrally located. Periphery: 1. The outside or surface of a structure; the portion outside the centr... See the entire definition of PeripheryPharmacy: A location where prescription medications are sold. A pharmacy is constantly sup... See the entire definition of PharmacyPrognosis: The forecast of the probable outcome or course of a disease; the patient's chan... See the entire definition of PrognosisPulmonary: Having to do with the lungs. Recurrence: The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. The reappearance ... See the entire definition of RecurrenceRecurrent: Appearing or occurring again. For example, a recurrent fever is a fever that ha... See the entire definition of Recurrent
Resection: Surgical removal of part of an organ. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory system: The organs that are involved in breathing, including the nose, throat,... See the entire definition of Respiratory systemScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeSputum: Mucous material from the lungs that is produced (brought up) by coughing. Surgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgeryThoracic: Pertaining to the chest. For example, the thoracic aorta is the part of the aort... See the entire definition of ThoracicThoracotomy: An operation to open the chest, usually in order to gain access to the lungs ... See the entire definition of ThoracotomyThroat: The throat is the anterior (front) portion of the neck beginning at the back of th... See the entire definition of ThroatTomography: The process for generating a tomogram, a two-dimensional image of a slice or s... See the entire definition of TomographyTrachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the br... See the entire definition of TracheaTumor: An abnormal mass of tissue. Tumors are a classic sign of inflammation, and can be ... See the entire definition of TumorUlceration: The process or fact of being eroded away, as by an ulcer. Wheezing: A whistling noise in the chest during breathing. Wheezing occurs when the airway... See the entire definition of Wheezing
Windpipe: The trachea, a tube-like portion of the respiratory (breathing) tract that conn... See the entire definition of WindpipeX-ray: High-energy radiation with waves shorter than those of visible light. X-ray is used... See the entire definition of X-ray
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