Match the terms with their correct meanings:
-Pertaining to containing pus
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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Purulent means containing pus.

Answer: F
 Bronchogenic carcinoma is a type of lung cancer that originates from the bronchi.

Answer: G
 Emphysema is a lung condition where the air sacs in the lungs are damaged and enlarged, leading to difficulty breathing.

Answer: H
 Epistaxis is the medical term for nosebleed.

Answer: I
 Laryngoscopy is a medical procedure that involves examining the larynx and the vocal cords using a special instrument called a laryngoscope.

Answer: J
 Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart, usually in association with asbestos exposure.

Answer: L
 Pertussis is also known as whooping cough, a contagious respiratory disease characterized by severe coughing fits.

Answer: M
 Pleural effusion is the build-up of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura outside the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.

Answer: N
 Pulmonary edema is a condition where there is fluid accumulation in the lungs, leading to difficulty breathing.

Answer: S
 Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which primarily affects the lungs, but can also affect other parts of the body.

Answer: T
 Wheezes are a type of breathing sound often heard in patients with asthma or other lung conditions, characterized by high-pitched whistling sounds when breathing out.

The other choices are as follows: 
A)anthracosis: black lung disease caused by coal dust inhalation
B)asthma: a lung condition characterized by inflammation and narrowing of the airways, leading to difficulty breathing
C)atelectasis: a complete or partial collapse of the lung or a lobe of the lung
D)auscultation: a medical technique that involves listening to the internal sounds of the body using a stethoscope
E)bronchial alveolar lavage: a medical procedure that involves washing the lungs with a saline solution and then removing the fluid for diagnosis or treatment
K)paroxysmal: sudden and severe, usually associated with a cough or spasmatic breathing
P)stridor: a high-pitched breathing sound usually heard on inhalation, often a sign of a blockage in the airways
Q)thoracentesis: a medical procedure that involves draining fluid from the pleural space outside the lungs    R)tracheostomy: a surgical procedure that creates a temporary or permanent opening in the neck to access the airway.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings