Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest (pleural cavity)
A)anthracosis
B)asthma
C)atelectasis
D)auscultation
E)bronchial alveolar lavage
F)bronchogenic carcinoma
G)emphysema
H)epistaxis
I)laryngoscopy
J)mesothelioma
K)paroxysmal
L)pertussis
M)pleural effusion
N)pulmonary edema
O)purulent
P)stridor
Q)thoracentesis
R)tracheostomy
S)tuberculosis
T)wheezes

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Thoracentesis is a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the chest (pleural cavity).

Answer: E
 Bronchial alveolar lavage is a medical procedure that washes out the lungs and collects cells for analysis.

Answer: M
 Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, which is the space between the lungs and the chest wall.

Answer: R
 Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the front of the neck and into the trachea to help air flow into the lungs.

Answer: B
 Asthma is a chronic disease that involves inflammation and narrowing of the airways, causing difficulty in breathing.

Answer: F
 Bronchogenic carcinoma is a type of lung cancer that originates in the cells of the bronchi, which are the air passages leading to the lungs.

Answer: G
 Emphysema is a chronic lung disease that damages the air sacs in the lungs, leading to shortness of breath and difficulty exercising.

Answer: H
 Epistaxis is a medical term for nosebleed.

Answer: I
 Laryngoscopy is a medical procedure that uses a scope to examine the larynx, or the voice box.

Answer: J
 Mesothelioma is a rare and aggressive form of cancer that develops in the mesothelium, which is the protective lining that covers many of the internal organs.

Answer: L
 Pertussis is a highly contagious respiratory tract infection, also known as whooping cough, that causes severe coughing spells.

Answer: N
 Pulmonary edema is a condition where excess fluid collects in the lungs, making it difficult to breathe.

Answer: S
 Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that typically affects the lungs, causing symptoms such as coughing, chest pain, and fatigue.

The following terms do not have a clear match with the given choices:
- Anthracosis
- Atelectasis
- Paroxysmal
- Purulent
- Stridor
- Wheezes

Note: 
Anthracosis is a condition caused by the accumulation of coal dust particles in the lungs. 
Atelectasis is a collapse of the lung or portion of the lung. 
Paroxysmal refers to sudden, intense, and recurrent symptoms. 
Purulent refers to the presence of pus in a body part. 
Stridor is a high-pitched wheezing sound that occurs during breathing. 
Wheezes are high-pitched whistling sounds that occur during breathing.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings