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Medical Dictionary

Pleura

The pleura are the thin membranes which surround the lungs and line the inside of the chest wall. There are…

01 Jan 2012
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Marfan's syndrome

Marfan’s syndrome is an inherited connective tissue disorder affecting the cardiovascular, skeletal and occular…

01 Jan 2012
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Spirometry

This is one of the most common pulmonary function tests performed in daily practice. It is a simple test…

01 Jan 2012
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Diffusion

The gradual movement or spread of a substance from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.

01 Jan 2012
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Stress test

A stress test, or clinical exercise stress testing, is a simple and common investigation used to measure the capacity…

01 Jan 2012
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Peak expiratory flow (PEF)

This a simple investigation of how well the lungs are working which is a routine…

01 Jan 2012
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Inspiration

The movement of air into your lungs or breathing in. This occurs as your diaphragm (muscular organ separating…

01 Jan 2012
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Expiration

The movement of air out of your lungs or breathing out. This occurs as your diaphragm and respiratory…

01 Jan 2012
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Respiratory Distress Syndrome refers to a condition in newborn babies which causes severe difficulty in breathing. It is due…

01 Jan 2012

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