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The medical term ____________________ describes any change in vocal quality,including hoarseness,weakness,or the cracking of a boy's voice in puberty.

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Match each definition with the correct term. -laryngectomy

A) inflammation of the larynx
B) paralysis of the larynx
C) specialist in disorders of the lungs
D) surgical removal of the larynx
E) visual examination of the larynx with a laryngoscope

F) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

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The condition known as ____________________ is the progressive loss of lung function that is commonly attributed to long-term smoking.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -pneum/o

The medical term ____________________ describes shallow or slow respiration.

Now largely prevented through immunization,____________________ is an acute bacterial infection of the throat and upper respiratory tract.

Match each definition with the correct term. -hypoxia

The medical term ____________________ is an abnormal condition caused by dust in the lungs.

A/An ____________________ is a medication administered to prevent or relieve coughing.

An excessive discharge of mucus from the bronchi is known by the medical term ____________________.

Match each definition with the correct term. -hemothorax

A/An ____________________ is the surgical removal of all or part of a lung.

Match each definition with the correct term. -hypercapnia

Match each definition with the correct word part. -tachy-

The condition called ____________________ is commonly known as suffocation.

_________________________ respiration is an alternating pattern of slow breathing,the absence of breathing,and rapid breathing.

Also known as black lung disease,____________________ is caused by coal dust in the lungs.

Match each definition with the correct word part. -pleur/o

A/An ____________________ is a contraction of the smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi that tighten and squeeze the airway shut.

____________________ ____________________ is a genetic disorder in which the lungs and pancreas are clogged with large quantities of abnormally thick mucus.