Match the medical terms with their definitions.
-placement of a plastic tube into the trachea to maintain an open airway
A)acidosis
B)acid fast bacillus
C)aerosol therapy
D)anosmia
E)antihistamine
F)antitussive
G)antral lavage
H)asphyxia
I)atelectasis
J)consolidation
K)deviated septum
L)emphysema
M)epistaxis
N)exudate
O)hypoxemia
P)hypoxia
Q)intubation
R)mediastinoscopy
S)pertussis
T)pleurisy
U)polysomnography
V)pulmonary edema
W)rhonchus
X)spirometry
Y)surfactant
Z)sweat test

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I) atelectasis: collapse of lung tissue
J) consolidation: solidification of lung tissue due to accumulation of fluid or cells
L) emphysema: chronic lung disease characterized by damaged air sacs in the lungs
M) epistaxis: nosebleed
O) hypoxemia: low oxygen level in the blood
P) hypoxia: decreased oxygen supply to tissues and organs
T) pleurisy: inflammation of the lining of the lungs and chest
V) pulmonary edema: accumulation of fluid in the lungs due to heart failure or other causes
X) spirometry: test that measures lung function
Y) surfactant: substance that helps keep the air sacs in the lungs open
Z) sweat test: diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis

Answer: Q, I, J, L, M, O, P, T, V, X, Y, Z
 These choices match the given medical terms with their correct definitions.

Match the Medical Terms with Their Definitions