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alveol/o
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small, hollow air sac
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anthrac/o
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coal
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aspirat/o
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to draw in
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atel/o
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imperfect
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bronch/o
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bronchus
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bronchi/o
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bronchus
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bronchiol/o
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bronchiole
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coni/o
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dust
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cyan/o
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dark blue
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cyst/o
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sac
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fibr/o
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fiber
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halat/o
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breathe
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hem/o
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blood
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laryng/o
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larynx, voice box
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lob/o
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lobe
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nas/o
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nose
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olfact/o
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smell
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orth/o
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straight
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ox/o
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oxygen
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palat/o
A
palate
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pector/o
A
chest
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pharyng/o
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pharynx, throat
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phon/o
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voice, sound
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pleur/o
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pleura
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pneum/o
air
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pneumon/o
lung
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pulmon/o
lung
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py/o
pus
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respirat/o
breathing
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rhin/o
nose
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rhonch/o
snore
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sarc/o
flesh
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spir/o
breathe
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thorac/o
chest
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tonsill/o
tonsil
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trache/o
trachea
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tubercul/o
a little swelling, nodule
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ventilat/o
to air
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vir/o
virus (poison)
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log
study
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sinus
curve, hollow
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sphyxis, sphyx
pulse
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alveolus
pertaining to a small air sac in the lungs
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anthracosis
lung condition caused by inhalation of coal dust and silica; black lung
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apnea
Temporary cessation of breathing. Sleep apnea is a temporary cessation of breathing during sleep. Obstructive apnea is caused by obstruction to the upper airway. Central apnea is marked by absence of respiratory muscle activity.
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asphyxia
Emergency condition in which there is a depletion of oxygen in the blood with an increase of carbon dioxide in the blood and tissues
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aspiration
The act of drawing in or out by suction using a device such as a syringe or needle; the process of drawing foreign bodies—such as food, liquid, or other substances—into the nose, throat, or lungs on inspiration
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asthma
Disease of the bronchi characterized by wheezing, dyspnea, and a feeling of constriction in the chest. Inflammation of the airways causes airflow into and out of the lungs to be restricted. During an asthma attack, the muscles of the bronchial tree constrict and the linings of the air passages swell, reducing airflow and producing the characteristic wheezing sound.
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atelectasis
A disorder characterized by the collapse of part of or the entire lung or failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely; collapsed lung
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bronchiectasis
Chronic dilation of a bronchus or bronchi, with a secondary infection that usually involves the lower portion of a lung
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bronchiolitis
inflammation of the bronchioles
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bronchitis
inflammation of the bronchi
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bronchoscope
medical instrument used to visually examine the bronchi
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carbon dioxide
colorless, odorless gas produced by the oxidation of carbon; it is a waste gas from metabolism that needs to be exhaled
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cheyne-stokes respiration
Rhythmic cycle of breathing with a gradual increase in respiration followed by apnea (which may last from 10 to 60 seconds), then a repeat of the same cycle
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cough
Sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs; an essential protective response that clears irritants, secretions, or foreign objects from the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs
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croup
Acute respiratory disease (ARD) characterized by obstruction of the larynx, a barking cough, dyspnea, hoarseness, and stridor (high-pitched noisy breathing).
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cyanosis
Abnormal condition of the skin and mucous membrane caused by oxygen deficiency in the blood. The skin, fingernails, and mucous membranes can appear slightly bluish or grayish.
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cystic fibrosis
Inherited disease that affects the entire body, causing progressive disability and often early death. The name cystic fibrosis refers to the characteristic scarring (fibrosis) and cyst formation within the pancreas.
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dysphonia
condition of difficulty in speaking; hoarseness
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dyspnea
difficulty in breathing
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emphysema
Chronic pulmonary disease in which the alveoli become distended and the alveolar walls become damaged or destroyed, making it difficult to exhale air from the lungs. It is included in a group of diseases (chronic bronchitis, emphysema) called chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. The primary cause of emphysema is cigarette smoking.
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empyema
pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity
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endotracheal
within the trachea
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epistaxis
nosebleed
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eupnea
good or normal breathing
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exhalation
process of breathing out
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expectoration
Process of coughing up and spitting out material (sputum) from the lungs, bronchi, and trachea
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heimlich maneuver
A first aid technique used to force an upper airway obstruction (usually a bolus of food) out of the trachea; also called abdominal thrusts.
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hemoptysis
spitting up blood
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hyperpnea
abnormally deep and rapid breathing
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hyperventilation
Process of excessive ventilating, thereby increasing the air in the lungs beyond the normal limi
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hypoxemia
deficient amount of oxygen in the blood
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influenza
acute, contagious respiratory infection caused by a virus
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inhalation
process of breathing in
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laryngeal
pertaining to the larynx
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laryngitis
inflammation of the larynx
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laryngoscope
medical instrument used to visually examine the larynx
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legionnaires disease
severe pulmonary pneumonia caused by a bacterium called Legionella pneumophila
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lobectomy
surgical excision of a love of any organ or gland (like lung)
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lung cancer
a cancer that begins in the lungs (bronchi, bronchioles, and/or alveoli)
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mesothelioma
Malignant tumor of the mesothelium (serous membrane of the pleura) found most often in people who smoke or people with a history of exposure to asbestos
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nasopharyngitis
inflammation of the nose and pharynx
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olfaction
process of smelling
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orthopnea
inability to breath unless in an upright or straight position
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palatopharyngoplasty
acute, infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis; whooping cough
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pharyngitis
inflammation of the pharynx
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pleurisy
Inflammation of the pleura caused by injury, infection, or a tumor. The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other every time the lungs expand to breathe in air, which can cause sharp pain with breathing
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pleuritis
inflammation of the pleura
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pleurodynia
pain in the pleura
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pneumoconiosis
abnormal condition of the lung caused by the inhalation of dust particles
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pneumonectomy
surgical excision of the left or right lung
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pneumonia
Inflammation of the lung caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, or chemical irritants.
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pneumonitis
inflammation of the lung
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pneumothorax
A pathological condition in which there is a collection of air between the chest wall and lungs, causing the lung to collapse. It may occur spontaneously or after physical trauma to the chest or as a complication of medical treatment.
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pulmonologist
Physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary diseases
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pulmonology
the study of pulmonary diseases
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rale
Abnormal sound heard on auscultation of the chest; a crackling, rattling, or bubbling sound
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respirator
Medical device used to assist in breathing; type of machine used for prolonged artificial respiration
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respiratory syncytial virus infection
Most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia among infants and children under 2 years of age. It is contagious and spreads through the respiratory secretions of infected persons or contact with contaminated surfaces or objects.
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rhinoplasty
surgical repair of the nose
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rhinorrhea
discharge from the nose
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rhinovirus
one of a subgroup of viruses that causes the common cold in humans
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rhonchus
Rale or rattling sound in the throat or bronchial tubes caused by a partial obstruction
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sarcoidosis
Chronic granulomatous condition that can involve almost any organ system of the body, usually the lungs, causing dyspnea on exertion
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severe acute respiratory syndrome
Contagious viral respiratory infection that was first described in 2003; serious form of pneumonia resulting in acute respiratory distress and sometimes death
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sinusitis
inflammation of a sinus
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spirometer
Medical instrument used to measure lung volume during inspiration and expiration
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sputum
Substance coughed up from the lungs; can be watery, thick, purulent, clear, or bloody and can contain microorganisms
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stridor
high pitched sound caused by partial obstruction of the air passageway
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tachypnea
rapid breathing
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thoracocentesis
Surgical puncture of the chest wall for removal of fluid; also called thoracentesis. Can be used in pleurisy to remove excess fluid that has accumulated in the chest cavity
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thoracoplasty
surgical repair of the chest wall
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thoracotomy
incision into the chest wall
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tonsilitis
inflammation of the tonsils
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tracheal
pertaining to the trachea
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tracheostomy
new opening into the trachea
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tracheotomy
incision into the trachea
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tuberculosis
Infectious disease caused by the tubercle bacillus Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which can form tubercles (soft nodules of necrosis) in the lungs and other infected parts of the body
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ventilator
A machine that supports breathing; ventilators are used to breathe for individuals who are unable to breathe on their own
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wheeze
a high pitched whistling sound caused by constriction of the air passageway
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AAP
American academy of pediatrics
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ABGs
arterial blood gases
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ACIP
advisory committee if immunization practices
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AFB
acid-fast bacilli
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ARD
acute respiratory disease
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ARDS
acute respiratory distress syndrome
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ASO
antistreptolysin O
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CF
cystic fibrosis
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COPD
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
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CXR
chest xray
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DTaP
diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
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ERV
expiratory reserve volume
134
ET
endotracheal
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FIV
forced inspiratory volume
136
FRC
functional residual capacity
137
F-V loop
flow volume loop
138
HMD
hyaline membrane disease
139
IC
inspiratory capacity
140
IGRA
interferon-gamma release assay
141
IRDS
infant respiratory distress syndrome
142
IRV
inspiratory reserve volume
143
IV
intravenous
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LTBI
latent TB infection
145
MVV
maximal voluntary ventilation
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NRDS
neonatal respiratory distress syndrome
147
NSCLC
non small cell lung cancer
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R
respiration
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RD
respiratory disease
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RDS
respiratory distress syndrome
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RSV
respiratory syncytial virus
152
RV
residual volume
153
SARS
severe acute respiratory syndrome
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TLC
total lung capacity
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TV
tidal volume
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VC
vital capacity
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