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09/30/2008

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mucus
Definition
visous, slippery secretion of mucous membranes that acts as a lubricant and coats and protects many epithelial surfaces, especially the respirtory and genital tracts
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mucosa
Definition
moist tissue layer lining hollow organs and cavities of the body that open to the environment; also called mucous membrane
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wheese
Definition
whistling or sighting sound on auscultation that results from narrowing of the lumen of the respiratory passageway
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stridor
Definition
high-pitched, harsh adventitous breath sound caused by a spasm or swelling of the larynx or an obstruction in the upper airway
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rhonchus
Definition
adventitious breath sound that resembles snoring, commonly suggestiong secretions in larger airways
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rale
Definition
abnormal respiratory sound heard on auscultation, caused by exudates, spams, hyperplasia, or when air enters moisture-filled alveoli, also called crackle
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pulmonary edema
Definition
accumulation of extravascular fluid in lung tissues and aveoli, caused most commonly by heart failure
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pleurisy
Definition
inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by a stabbing pain that is intensified by coughing or deep breathing
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hypoxia
Definition
absence or deficiency or oxygen in the tissues
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hypoxemia
Definition
difficiency of oxygen in the blood
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finger clubbing
Definition
enlargement of the terminal phalanges of the fingers and toes commonly associated with pulmonary disease
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epistaxis
Definition
nosebleed
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epiglottitis
Definition
severe, life-threatening infection of the epiglottis and supraglottic stracture that occurs most commonly in children between 2 and 12 years of age
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How does contrast provide the basis for Baroque keyboard works (eg. prelude and fugue, toccata and fugue)
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