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- Medical Definition of pyelectasis. plural. pyelectases. \-ˌsēz\play. : dilation of the renal pelvis of a kidney.
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Byssinosis Definition. 1  Byssinosis is a chronic, asthma-like narrowing of the airways. Also called brown lung disease, byssinosis results from inhaling particles of cotton, flax, hemp, or jute.
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Difference Between Pneumothorax and Atelectasis 2. Pneumothorax indicates the presence of air in the pleural cavity, usually caused by direct injury to the chest causing air leakage. 3. Atelectasis is considered as a lung collapse, wherein alveoli deflate and lose their air due to loss of elasticity or airway blockage. pneumothorax is a respiratory condition which literally means abnormal air in the chest cavity outside the lungs. It sometimes occurs as a complication of another chronic respiratory problem.
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Atelectasis The most common cause is post-surgical atelectasis, characterized by splinting, i.e. restricted breathing after abdominal surgery. Other most common cause is pulmonary tuberculosis. Smokers and the elderly are at an increased risk.
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Causes and Treatment of Atelectasis Atelectasis is a medical term used to describe the complete or partial collapse of a lung. It is sometimes referred to as a collapsed lung, although the term can also be applied to a condition called pneumothorax. When atelectasis occurs, fresh air is unable to reach the tiny structures of lungs, called the alveoli, where oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
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atelectasis Decrease or loss of air in all or part of the lung, with resulting loss of lung volume itself. [G. atelēs, incomplete, + ektasis, extension] atelectasis (at´ilek´təsis), n the complete or partial collapse of a lung. atelectasis. a collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic, and may involve all or part of the lung. The primary cause is obstruction of the bronchus serving the affected area. adj., adj atelectat´ic. ƒ. In congenital atelectasis of the fetus or newborn, the lungs fail to expand normally at birth.
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Medical Terminology Ch. 9 The abnormal presence of air or gas within the pleural cavity. It is caused by a penetrating injury to the chest or severe coughing and leads to atelectasis. The accumulation of fluid within the tiny air sacs within the lungs (the alveoli) is a response to infection or injury.
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- Medical Definition of lithiasis. plural. lithiases. \-ˌsēz\play. : the formation of stony concretions in the body (as in the urinary tract or gallbladder)—often used in combination cholelithiasis. See words that rhyme with lithiasis.
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cholestasis Definition. Cholestasis is a condition caused by rapidly developing (acute) or long-term (chronic) interruption in the excretion of bile (a digestive fluid that helps the body process fat). The term is taken from the Greek chole, bile, and stasis, standing still.
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- Acute pyelonephritis is a common bacterial infection of the renal pelvis and kidney most often seen in young adult women. History and physical examination are the most useful tools for diagnosis. Most patients have fever, although it may be absent early in the illness.
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- Pancreas calcification (symptom description): For a medical symptom description of 'Pancreas calcification', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Pancreas symptoms (type of symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Pancreas calcification' may be possible.ancreas calcification (symptom description): For a medical symptom description of 'Pancreas calcification', the following symptom information may be relevant to the symptoms: Pancreas symptoms (type of symptom). However, note that other causes of the symptom 'Pancreas calcification' may be possible.
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angiectasis abnormal, often extreme, dilatation of a blood or lymphatic vessel. See also lymphangiectasis and vasodilation. adj., adj angiectat´ic.
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pyelectasis pelvis ma´jor the part of the pelvis superior to a plane passing through the ileopectineal lines. Called also false pelvis and greater pelvis. pelvis mi´nor the part of the pelvis inferior to a plane passing through the ileopectineal lines. Called also lesser pelvis and true pelvis.
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What is the meaning of infiltrate?Buick34 Mar 17, 2004 Atelectasis is an area of the lung that is not receiving air. This is often referred to as a collapsed area of the lung. An infiltrate indicates that a biological substance generally not found in the lung has snuck in and now resides there. This could be caused by any of a number of lung diseases. Pneumonia is one example. You will need to check with your doctor to know what would be causing your infiltrate and the best treatment. A chest CT scan is more sensitive and shows more detail than a chest x-ray, so this may be the next test that is done.
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- Alithiasic cholecystitis is an entity occurring typical in the elderly, severely ill and high risk patients typically hospitalised in the ICU. Alithiasic cholecystitis treated by percutaneous cholecystostomy in a patient with severe septic shock and neutropenia
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Bibasilar Atelectasis Bibasilar Atelectasis. Bibasilar atelectasis is a partial or complete collapsing of the lungs or lobe of lungs when alveoli, the tiny air pockets become deflated. This condition causes problems in breathing and may occur after a surgery.
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Pleurisy - definition, causes, symptoms and treatment Pleurisy - definition, causes, symptoms and treatment. What is Pleurisy, definition, causes and symptoms of Pleurisy. Pleurisy is INFLAMMATION of the PLEURA, also called pleuritis. Pleurisy can develop as a consequence of direct irritation or INFECTION in the pleural space, or as a consequence of infection or INFLAMMATION involving the LUNGS such as TUBERCULOSIS or PNEUMONIA. AUTOIMMUNE DISORDERS can cause inflammation, such as SYSTEMIC LUPUS ERYTHEMATOSUS (SLE) and SARCOIDOSIS.
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- Symptoms of Atelectasis. Atelectasis may have few or no symptoms if it develops slowly or involves only a small portion of the lungs. Conversely, if the condition affects a large portion of the lungs, or develops rapidly, symptoms may be dramatic and may even progress to shock. Common symptoms include:
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subsegmental atelectasis subsegmental atelectasis. atelectasis. a collapsed or airless state of the lung, which may be acute or chronic, and may involve all or part of the lung. The primary cause is obstruction of the bronchus serving the affected area. adj., adj atelectat´ic. ƒ. In congenital atelectasis of the fetus or newborn, the lungs fail to expand normally at birth.
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atelectasis The absence of gas from all or part of the lung, due to failure of expansion of the alveoli. 2. A congenital condition characterized by incomplete expansion of the lungs. atelectasis [at′ilek′təsis] Etymology: Gk, ateles, incomplete, ektasis, expansion
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What is Lung Atelectasis & What is its Pathophysiology? Obstructive lung atelectasis also known as Resorptive lung atelectasis as a result of a blocked airway. Air retained far from the obstruction is reabsorbed from the air sacs without air resulting in the collapse of the affected regions due to lack of gas.
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- nephrectasisthe distention of a kidney Distension of the pelvises of the kidney is known as hydronephrosis and is caused by the obstruction of the outflow of urine from the ki … dneys.
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Overview Atelectasis (at-uh-LEK-tuh-sis) — a complete or partial collapse of a lung or lobe of a lung — develops when the tiny air sacs (alveoli) within the lung become deflated. It's a breathing (respiratory) complication after surgery. Atelectasis is also a possible complication of other respiratory problems, including cystic fibrosis, inhaled foreign objects, lung tumors, fluid in the lung, respiratory weakness and chest injuries.
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byssinosis byssinosis in Medicine. byssinosis bys·si·no·sis (bĭs'ĭ-nō'sĭs) n. A form of pneumoconiosis that affects cotton, flax, and hemp workers and is characterized by symptoms, such as wheezing, that are most severe at the beginning of each work week. Also called brown lung disease.
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- What is Atelectasis? Collapse of part or all of one lung, preventing normal oxygen absorption. Frequent signs and symptoms. Sudden, major collapse: Chest pain. Shortness of breath; rapid breathing. Shock (severe weakness, paleness of skin, rapid heartbeat). Dizziness. Gradual collapse: Cough. Fever. Shortness of breath. No other symptoms. Causes