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right ear (auris dexter)
AD
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American Health Information Management Association
AHIMA
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registered health information technician
RHIT
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left ear (auris sinister)
AS
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chronic obstructive lung disease
COLD
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
COPD
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cardiopulmonary resuscitation
CPR
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certified respiratory therapist
CRT
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doctor of chiropractic medicine
DC
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doctor of podiatric medicine
DPM
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
HIPAA
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National Board for Respiratory Care
NBRC
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nebulizing mist treatment
NMT
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pulmonary edema, physician exam, pulmonary embolism
PE
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pulmonary function test
PFT
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paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea, postnatal drip
PND
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registered health information administrator
RHIA
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registered respiratory therapist
RRT
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turn, cough, and deep breath
TC & DB
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upper respiratory infection
URI
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apnea
absence of breathing
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asthma
inflammatory lung disease with narrowing of the bronchi
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atelectasis
collapsed lung
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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broncholith
bronchial stone
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bronchorrhagia
hemorrhage of the bronchi
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bronchorrhaphy
suture of the bronchi
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bronchoscopy
examination of the bronchi with a bronchoscope
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bronchospasm
uncontrolled contraction of the bronchial muscles
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cardiopulmonary
pertaining to heart and lungs
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chiroplasty
surgical repair of the hand
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chiropractic
practice of using hands for therapeutic spinal and skull manipulation, a philosophy of medicine based on musculoskeletal alignment and holistic health practices
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chiropractor
doctor of chiropractic (DC)
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croup
laryngotracheobronchitis with a hoarse cough
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dermatomycosis
fungal infection of the skin
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dextral
pertaining to the right
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dextrocardia
heart displaced to the right
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dextrogastria
stomach displaced to the right
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diaphragm
breathing muscle below the thoracic cavity
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dyspnea
difficulty (painful) breathing
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embolism
process of having an embolus
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embolus
a moving blood clot
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emphysema
loss of elasticity of terminal bronchioles
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endotracheal
inside the trachea
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geriatrics
medical specialty studying aging and related diseases
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gerontology
study of aging
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hemoglobin
RBC protein that carries O2
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hyperpnea
increase in depth and rate of breathing
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laryngitis
inflammation of the voice box
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laryngocele
herniation of the larynx
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laryngopathy
any disease of the larynx
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laryngoscope
an instrument used to examine the larynx
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laryngospasm
uncontrolled contraction of the vocal cords
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laryngostomy
making a new, permanent opening in the larynx
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laryngotomy
making a temporary incision into the larynx
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manual
pertaining to the hands
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mycoid
resembling a fungus
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mycology
the science and study of fungi
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nasoantritis
inflammation of the nose and antrum
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nasolacrimal
pertaining to the nose and lacrimal ducts
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nasofrontal
pertaining to the nasal and frontal bones
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nasomental
pertaining to the nose and chin
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nasopharyngeal
pertaining to the nasopharynx
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nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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nasoscope
instrument used to examine the nose
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orthopnea
dyspnea when lying down or any position other than sitting or standing upright
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otorhinolaryngologist
physician specialist in diseases of the ear, nose, and throat
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pedal
pertaining to the foot
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pediatrician
physician specialist in children's diseases and development
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pharyngocele
herniation of the throat
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pharyngomycosis
fungal infection of the throat
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pharyngoplasty
surgical repair of the throat
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pharyngoscope
instrument used to examine the throat
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phrenectomy
excision of part of the phrenic nerve
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phrenoplegia
paralysis of the diaphragm
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pleural
pertaining to the pleura
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pleuralgia
pleural membrane pain
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pleurectomy
excision of the part of the pleura
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pleurisy
inflammation of the pleura
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pleurocentesis
surgical puncture of the pleura to remove fluid
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pleurolith
stone in the pleural cavity
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pneumohemothorax
air and blood in the thoracic cavity
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pneumometer
instrument for measuring air volume
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pneumonectomy
excision of the lung
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pneumonia
inflammation of the lung
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pneumonocentesis
surgical puncture of the lung to remove fluid
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pneumonomelanosis
black lung disease
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pneumonomycosis
fungal infection of the lung
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pneumonopathy
any lung disease
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pneumonopexy
surgical fixation of a prolapsed lung
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pneumonorrhagia
hemorrhage of the lung
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pneumotherapy
treatment using air
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pneumonotomy
incision into the lung
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pneumothorax
air in the thoracic cavity
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podiatrist
specialist in care of condition of the feet; may also perform surgery of the foot
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psychiatrist
physician specialist in mental disorders
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ptyalorrhea
flow of saliva
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pulmonary
pertaining to the lung
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respiratory
pertaining to breathing
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rhinomycosis
fungal infection in the nose
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sinistral
pertaining to the left
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trachealgia
tracheal pain
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tracheocele
herniation of the tracheal wall
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tracheopyosis
condition of pus in the trachea
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tracheorrhagia
hemorrhage of the trachea
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tracheoscopy
process of inspecting the trachea
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tracheostomy
surgical creation of an opening in the trachea
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tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
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