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respiratory systems
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10th Grade
12/07/2007
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hemoptysis
 Definition
spitting blood or blood-stained sputum
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tachypnea
 Definition
abnormally rapid rate of respiration
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dyspnea
 Definition
shortness of breath
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tracheotomy
 Definition
emergency procedure to gain access below a blocked airway
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emphysema
 Definition
loss of lung function, usually associated with smoking
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pertussis
 Definition
disease commonly known as whooping cough
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tuberculosis
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condition commonly known as TB
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