Bronchoscopy Glossary of Terms
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Airway: The path that air follows to get into and out of the lungs. The mouth and nose are... See the entire definition of AirwayAnesthesia: Loss of feeling or awareness, as when an anesthetic is administered before sur... See the entire definition of AnesthesiaAnesthesiologist: A physician or, less often, a dentist who is specialized in the practice... See the entire definition of AnesthesiologistAnesthetic: A substance that causes lack of feeling or awareness, dulling pain to permit s... See the entire definition of AnestheticAsthma: A common lung disorder in which inflammation causes the bronchi to swell and narro... See the entire definition of AsthmaAsthmatic: 1. Pertaining to asthma as, for example, asthmatic bronchitis. Biopsy: The removal of a sample of tissue for examination under a microscope to check for ... See the entire definition of BiopsyBlood pressure: The blood pressure is the pressure of the blood within the arteries. It is... See the entire definition of Blood pressureBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchoscope: 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 CancerCardiac: Having to do with the heart. Chest: The area of the body located between the neck and the abdomen. The chest contains t... See the entire definition of ChestChest pain: Pain in the chest that can be a result of many things, including angina, heart... See the entire definition of Chest pain
Chest 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 ChronicCollapsed lung: Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically cal... See the entire definition of Collapsed lungCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughECG: Electrocardiogram. Electrocardiogram: A recording of the electrical activity of the heart. Abbreviated ECG an... See the entire definition of ElectrocardiogramEmergency department: The department of a hospital responsible for the provision of medica... See the entire definition of Emergency departmentEmphysema: 1) A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung's ma... See the entire definition of EmphysemaFiber: The parts of fruits and vegetables that cannot be digested. Fiber is of vital impor... See the entire definition of FiberFluoroscopy: An x-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion. Forceps: An instrument that has two blades and a handle and is used for handling, grasping... See the entire definition of ForcepsHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartInflammation: A localized reaction that produces redness, warmth, swelling, and pain as a ... See the entire definition of InflammationIntensive care: See critical care. Local therapy: In the context of cancer, treatment that affects cells in the tumor and the... See the entire definition of Local therapy
Lung 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 LungsMedical history: 1. In clinical medicine, the patient's past and present which may ... See the entire definition of Medical historyMouth: 1. The upper opening of the digestive tract, beginning with the lips and con... See the entire definition of MouthNarcotic: 1. A drug that causes insensibility or stupor. A narcotic induces narcosi... See the entire definition of NarcoticNose: The external midline projection from the face. The purpose of the nose is to warm, c... See the entire definition of NoseOperating room: A facility that is equipped for performing surgery. Abbreviated OR. Optic: Having to do with vision. Oxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenPain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPleura: One of the two membranes around the lungs. These two membranes are called the visc... See the entire definition of PleuraPleurisy: Inflammation of the pleurae, the membranes surrounding the lungs. Symptoms inclu... See the entire definition of PleurisyPneumothorax: Free air in the chest outside the lung. Pneumothorax can occur spontaneously... See the entire definition of PneumothoraxPropofol: a prescription sedative-hypnotic drug (brand name Diprivan) that is administere... See the entire definition of PropofolReflex: An involuntary reaction. For example, the corneal reflex is the blink that occurs ... See the entire definition of Reflex
Resection: Surgical removal of part of an organ. Respiratory: Having to do with respiration. Respiratory rate: The number of breaths per minute or, more formally, the number of moveme... See the entire definition of Respiratory rateRule out: Term used in medicine, meaning to eliminate or exclude something from considera... See the entire definition of Rule outSedative: A drug that calms a patient, easing agitation and permitting sleep. Sedatives ge... See the entire definition of SedativeShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathStroke: The sudden death of brain cells due to lack of oxygen, caused by blockage of blood... See the entire definition of StrokeSurgery: The branch of medicine that employs operations in the treatment of disease or inj... See the entire definition of SurgerySuture: 1. A type of joint between the bones of the skull where the bones are held ... See the entire definition of SutureSymptom: Any subjective evidence of disease. In contrast, a sign is objective. Blood comin... See the entire definition of SymptomTear: A drop of the salty secretion of the lacrimal glands which serves to moisten the con... See the entire definition of TearTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTherapy: The treatment of disease. Therapy is synonymous with treatment. Trachea: A tube-like portion of the respiratory tract that connects the larynx with the br... See the entire definition of TracheaX-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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