| A | B |
|---|
| achylia | absence of pancreatic enzymes in gastric secretions |
| adenoids | mass of lymphoid tissue in the nasal pharynx; extends from the roof of the nasal pharynx to the free edge of the soft palate |
| circumoral | around the mouth |
| coryza | runny nose |
| croup | general term that typically includes symptoms of a barking cough, hoarseness, and inspiratory stridor |
| dysphagia | difficulty swallowing |
| emetic | agent that causes vomiting |
| hypochylia | diminshed flow of pancreatic enzymes |
| metered-dose-inhaler | hand-held plastic device that delivers a premeasured dose of medicine |
| nebulizer | tube attached to a wall unit or cylinder that delivers moist air via a face mask |
| stridor | shrill, harsh respiratory sound, usually on inspiration |
| teratogencity | causing damage to the fetus |
| tonsils | two oval masses attached to the side walls of the back of the mouth between the anterior and posterior pillars (folds of mucous membranes at the sides of the passage from the mouth to the pharynx) |
| wheezing | sound of expired air being pushed through obstructed bronchioles |
