| A | B |
|---|
| Acapnea | decrease CO2 in blood |
| Asphyxia | lack of O2 due to interrupted breathing |
| Atelectasis | collapsed, airless alveoli |
| Bowel obstruction | absence of bowel function |
| Bradypnea | abnormally slow breathing |
| Cyanosis | abnormal blue color of skin |
| Dehiscence | separation of suture line |
| Distention | stretched out; enllarged |
| Dyspnea | difficulty or labored breathing |
| Evisceration | extrusion of internal organs thru incision |
| Expectorate | cough up; spit out |
| Hypoxemia | decrease O2 in blood |
| Hypoxia | insufficient O2 anywhere in body |
| Nosocomial infection | infection acquired when you are a patient |
| Orthopnea | inability to breathe except in upright position |
| Paralytic ileus | intestinal obstruction; lack peristalsis |
| Shock | loss of consciousness due to inadequate perfusion |
| Syncope | fainting; temporary loss of consciousness |
| Tachypnea | rapid respiratory rate |
| Thrombophlebitis | inflammation of veins with blood clot |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
