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Respiratory disorder

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respiratory diseaseRespiratory diseases, or lung diseases, are pathological conditions affecting the organs and tissues that make gas exchange difficult in air-breathing animals.
respiratory systemnoun(anatomy, medicine) The system of organs serving for respiration.
bronchoconstrictionnoun(medicine) A narrowing of the air passages through the bronchi of the lungs
bronchopneumonianoun(medicine) A bacterial infection of the lungs, characteristically showing numerous small foci of infection.
aspiration pneumoniaa type of lung infection that is due to a relatively large amount of material from the stomach or mouth entering the lungs.
asthmaticHaving the characteristics of asthma, as in an "asthmatic cough".
bronchitisnoun(uncountable) An inflammation of the bronchi of the lungs, that causes the cilia of the bronchial epithelial cells to stop functioning.
bronchiticOf or pertaining to bronchitis.
bronchopneumonicnounRelating to, or caused by bronchopneumonia
bronchiolitisnoun(pathology) Inflammation of the bronchioles; especially common in young children.
asthmanoun(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing.
bronchospasmnoun(medicine) difficulty in breathing due to a contraction of smooth muscle in the walls of the bronchi and bronchioles
pulmonarynoun(anatomy) Pertaining to, having, or affecting the lungs.
bronchostenosisnoun(pathology) The abnormal contraction of a bronchus.
bronchopulmonarynounOf or pertaining to both the bronchi and the lungs.
tracheitisnounInflammation of the trachea.
tracheomalacianoun(pathology) A condition in which the cartilaginous tissue in trachea is soft, such that the trachea partly collapses during respiration.
metabolic disorderA metabolic disorder is a disorder that negatively alters the body's processing and distribution of macronutrients, such as proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.
respiratory centerThe respiratory center is located in the medulla oblongata and pons, in the brainstem.
rhinotracheitisnouninflammation of the nose and trachea

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