Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) Glossary of Terms
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Abnormal: Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. Adhesion: The union of two opposing tissue surfaces. This term is often used to refer to t... See the entire definition of AdhesionAspiration: 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 AsthmaBiopsy: 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 pressureBrain: The portion of the central nervous system that is located within the skull. It func... See the entire definition of BrainBreathing: The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through ... See the entire definition of BreathingBronchitis: Inflammation and swelling of the bronchi. Bronchitis can be acute or chronic. Cardiovascular: Relating to the circulatory system, which comprises the heart and blood ve... See the entire definition of CardiovascularCardiovascular system: The heart and blood vessels. Also known as circulatory system. Catheter: A thin, flexible tube. 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 painChest 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-ray
Chronic: 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 bronchitisChronic obstructive pulmonary disease: COPD. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of Chronic obstructive pulmonary diseaseCollapsed lung: Failure of full expansion of a once fully expanded lung. Medically cal... See the entire definition of Collapsed lungComplication: In medicine, an unanticipated problem that arises following, and is a result... See the entire definition of ComplicationCOPD: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Any disorder that persistently obstructs bron... See the entire definition of COPDCough: A rapid expulsion of air from the lungs, typically in order to clear the lung airwa... See the entire definition of CoughCT scan: Computerized tomography scan. Pictures of structures within the body created by a... See the entire definition of CT scanCyanosis: A bluish color of the skin and the mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen i... See the entire definition of CyanosisCystic fibrosis: A common grave genetic disease that affects the exocrine glands and is ch... See the entire definition of Cystic fibrosisDecompression: 1. In general, the removal of pressure. Diagnosis: 1 The nature of a disease; the identification of an illness. 2 A ... See the entire definition of DiagnosisDysfunction: Difficult function or abnormal function. Emergency 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 Emphysema
Fracture: A break in bone or cartilage. Although usually a result of trauma, a fracture ca... See the entire definition of FractureHeart: The muscle that pumps blood received from veins into arteries throughout the body. ... See the entire definition of HeartHemoptysis: Spitting up blood or blood-tinged sputum from the respiratory tract. Hemoptysi... See the entire definition of HemoptysisIncision: 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 InfectionInjury: Harm or hurt. To harm, hurt, or wound. The word injure may be in physical or emot... See the entire definition of InjuryInsertion: A chromosome abnormality that is due to insertion of a segment from one chromos... See the entire definition of InsertionLow blood pressure: Any blood pressure that is below the normal expected for an individua... See the entire definition of Low blood pressureLungs: The lungs are a pair of breathing organs located with the chest which remove carbon... See the entire definition of LungsNeck: The part of the body joining the head to the shoulders. Also, any narrow or constric... See the entire definition of NeckNerve: A bundle of fibers that uses electrical and chemical signals to transmit sensory an... See the entire definition of NerveOpportunistic infection: An infection that occurs because of a weakened immune system. O... See the entire definition of Opportunistic infectionOutpatient: A patient who is not hospitalized, but instead comes to a physician?s office, ... See the entire definition of OutpatientOxygen: The odorless gas that is present in the air and necessary to maintain life. Oxygen... See the entire definition of OxygenOxygenation: The addition of oxygen to any system, including the human body. Oxygenation m... See the entire definition of Oxygenation
Pain: An unpleasant sensation that can range from mild, localized discomfort to agony. Pa... See the entire definition of PainPCP: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Perfusion: A chemotherapy technique that may be used when melanoma occurs on an arm or leg... See the entire definition of PerfusionPleura: One of the two membranes around the lungs. These two membranes are called the visc... See the entire definition of PleuraPleural: Pertaining to the pleura, the thin covering that protects the lungs. The term "pl... See the entire definition of PleuralPleural space: The tiny area between the two layers of the pleura (the thin covering that... See the entire definition of Pleural spacePleurodesis: A procedure that causes the membranes around the lungs to stick together and ... See the entire definition of PleurodesisPneumocystis: Pneumocystis jiroveci (previously classified as Pneumocystis carinii), the o... See the entire definition of PneumocystisPneumocystis carinii: Now called Pneumocystis jiroveci. See: Pneumocystis. Pneumonia: Inflammation of one or both lungs, with dense areas of lung inflammation. Pneum... See the entire definition of PneumoniaPneumothorax: Free air in the chest outside the lung. Pneumothorax can occur spontaneously... See the entire definition of PneumothoraxPrognosis: 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. Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery that results from beating of the heart. Pulse is... See the entire definition of PulseRecur: To occur again; to return. For example, a symptom, sign, or disease can recur.
Respiration: The act of inhaling and exhaling air in order to exchange oxygen for carbon d... See the entire definition of RespirationRib: One of the 12 paired arches of bone that form the skeletal structure of the chest wal... See the entire definition of RibRupture: A break or tear in any organ (such as the spleen) or soft tissue (such as the ach... See the entire definition of RuptureScan: As a noun, the data or image obtained from the examination of organs or regions of... See the entire definition of ScanShock: In medicine, a critical condition that is brought on by a sudden drop in blood flow... See the entire definition of ShockShortness of breath: Difficulty in breathing. Medically referred to as dyspnea. Shortness ... See the entire definition of Shortness of breathShoulder: A structure made up of two main bones: the scapula (shoulder blade) and the hume... See the entire definition of ShoulderStethoscope: An instrument that is used to transmit low-volume sounds such as a heartbeat ... See the entire definition of StethoscopeSyringe: A medical device that is used to inject fluid into, or withdraw fluid from, the b... See the entire definition of SyringeTension: 1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within t... See the entire definition of TensionTension pneumothorax: The accumulation of air under pressure in the pleural space. An immi... See the entire definition of Tension pneumothoraxTherapeutic: Relating to therapeutics, the branch of medicine that is concerned specifical... See the entire definition of TherapeuticTrauma: A physical or emotional injury. Vein: A blood vessel that carries blood that is low in oxygen content from the body back t... See the entire definition of VeinVital: Necessary to maintain life. For example, breathing is a vital function.
X-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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