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2 dni temu · This glossary of medical terms is a list of definitions about medicine, its sub-disciplines, and related fields.
2 dni temu · Medical terms can be complicated and seem like their own language. But there are tricks to remember them more easily! ... Pneumo- can refer to air as well as lungs. Examples: Pulmonology: Pulmo (lungs) + ology (study) = Study of the heart; Pulmonitis: Pulmo (lungs) + itis (inflammation) = Inflammation of the lungs (whether it’s infectious or not)
4 dni temu · Terms in this set (110) Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like alveol/o, bronch/o, bronchi/o, bronchiol/o and more.
4 dni temu · Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Describe the structures of the upper and lower airways., Explain the normal physiology of the respiratory system., Differentiate respiration, ventilation, diffusion, and perfusion. and more.
3 dni temu · noun. : a tube used to provide free passage of air between the mouth and pharynx of an unconscious person. Dictionary Entries Near oropharyngeal airway. oropharyngeal airway. oropharyngeal membrane. See More Nearby Entries. Cite this Entry. Style. “Oropharyngeal airway.”
2 dni temu · Terminology. Myocardial infarction (MI) refers to tissue death ( infarction) of the heart muscle ( myocardium) caused by ischemia, the lack of oxygen delivery to myocardial tissue. It is a type of acute coronary syndrome, which describes a sudden or short-term change in symptoms related to blood flow to the heart. [22] .
5 dni temu · Emphysematous Cholecystitis. General considerations. Acute infection of gallbladder caused by gas-forming organism. In about 1/3 = clostridium perfringens. Also E. Coli and Klebsiella. Rare – only 1% of all cases of acute cholecystitis. Occurs more often in men.
