Unit 4 | Exercises and Flashcards

Unit 4, Medical English Exercises and Flashcards

Word	Example
respiratory system	The main effects are on the respiratory system.
asthma	don't see why they have an asthma clinic anyway.
bronchial tubes	He has problems with bronchial tubes.
lungs	Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking.
breathe	The instructor told us to breathe in deeply and then breathe out slowly.
exhale	She held her breath for a moment and then exhaled.
oxygen	The symbol for oxygen is O2.
emphysema	Heavy cigarette smoking often causes emphysema.
wheezing	I could hear the old man behind me wheezing.
cough	Emily has a very bad cough.
inhale	She became ill shortly after inhaling the gas.