| A | B |
|---|
| bacilli | rod-shaped bacteria - some of them cause tuberculosis |
| postural drainage | patient propped at different angles to drain lungs |
| pulmonary edema | accumulation of fluid in lungs |
| sleep apnea | potentially fatal disorder where breathing stops during sleep |
| antitussive | relieves coughing |
| hemothorax | blood in the pleural cavity |
| hepatic | pertaining to the liver |
| emaciated | abnormally thin |
| dental prophylaxis | cleaning of teeth to remove plaque |
| emetic | medication to produce vomiting |
| diuretic | medication to increase urine secretion |
| nocturnal enuresis | bed wetting |
| aphasia | loss of ability to write, speakand/or comprehend words |
| hyperesthesia | excessive sensitivity to stimuli |
