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Chest X Ray Chest X Ray
Chest X Ray Definition A chest x ray is a procedure used to evaluate organs and structures within the chest for symptoms of disease. Chest x rays include views of the lungs, heart, small portions of the gastrointestinal tract, thyroid gland and the bones of the chest area. X rays are a form of... Read more
Pulmonary Function Test Pulmonary Function Test
Pulmonary function tests Definition Pulmonary function tests are a group of procedures that measure how well the lungs are functioning. Purpose Pulmonary function tests help a doctor to diagnose respiratory diseases and disorders such as asthma, chronic obstructive... Read more
Pulmonary Embolism Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism Definition Pulmonary embolism is an obstruction of a blood vessel in the lungs, usually due to a blood clot, which blocks a coronary artery. Description Pulmonary embolism is a fairly common condition that can be fatal. According to the American Heart Association, an... Read more
pleura pleura
pleura , membranous lining of the upper body cavity and covering for the lungs . The pleura is a two-layered structure: the parietal pleura lines the walls of the chest cage and covers the upper surface of the diaphragm, and the pulmonary pleura, or visceral layer, tightly covers the surface of the... Read more
Asbestosis Asbestosis
Asbestosis Definition Asbestosis is chronic, progressive inflammation of the lung. It is not contagious. Description Asbestosis is a consequence of prolonged exposure to large quantities of asbestos, a material once widely used in construction, insulation, and manufacturing. When asbestos is... Read more
pulmonary pulmonary
pulmonary (pul-mŏn-er-i) adj. relating to, associated with, or affecting the lungs. p. artery the artery that conveys deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs for oxygenation. p. capillary wedge pressure (PCWP) an indirect measurement of the pressure of blood in the left atrium of the... Read more
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Matching Matching
MATCHING Matching is a method used to ensure that two study groups are similar with regards to "nuisance" factors that might distort or confound a relationship that is being studied. Consider a study designed to explore the possible effect of asbestos exposure on the risk of lung cancer. It is... Read more
Antabuse Antabuse
Antabuse , trade name for the drug tetraethylthiuram disulfide, used in the treatment of alcoholism . Also called sulfiram, Antabuse is nontoxic, but it alters the metabolism of alcohol in the body, making it impossible for one who is taking the drug to drink without experiencing severe discomfort.... Read more
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome Definition Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is an abnormality in the electrical functioning of the heart which may cause rapid heart rates. The abnormality affects the electrical signal between the atria and ventricles. Description Blood is circulated through the... Read more

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