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• Cardiovascular collapse
  == Cardiovascular Collapse == ...ovascular collapse''' (pronunciation: /ˌkɑːrdi.oʊˈvæskjələr kəˈlæps/) is a medical condition characterized by the sudden failure of the [[Circulatory system|c
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• Collapse
  ...Latin ''collapsus'', past participle of ''collabi'' to fall together) is a medical term referring to a sudden and often uncontrolled reduction in a patient's In medical terms, a '''collapse''' is a rapid loss of strength, typically characterized by a drop in blood
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• Collapsed vein
  ...lly in the arm, becomes compressed, causing it to temporarily disappear or collapse. This condition is often a result of repeated injury from needle puncture, ...Intravenous drug use]]: Repeated puncture of the same vein can lead to its collapse.
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• Shock
  ...aused by severe bleeding or a weak heart; without treatment, can lead to a collapse, coma, and death |Type=Medical term
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• Pneumonolysis
  ...pronounced: /njuːˌmɒnəˈlɪsɪs/) is a medical term referring to the surgical collapse of a lung, typically to treat pulmonary tuberculosis. The term is derived f Pneumonolysis is a surgical procedure that involves the collapse of a lung to allow it to rest and heal. This procedure is typically used to
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• Tracheobronchoplasty
  ...n-ko-plas-tee) is a surgical procedure performed to treat excessive airway collapse due to [[Tracheobronchomalacia]] (TBM). ...a mesh to the posterior wall of the airway to provide support and prevent collapse. This procedure is typically performed in patients with severe TBM who have
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• Silent sinus syndrome
  ...l condition characterized by spontaneous, asymptomatic [[maxillary sinus]] collapse and [[enophthalmos]]. ...ms, making it "silent". The term "imploding antrum syndrome" refers to the collapse of the maxillary sinus, or antrum, which is a key feature of the condition.
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• SLAC Wrist
  '''Scaphoid lunate advanced collapse''', also known as '''SLAC wrist''', is a [[wrist]] in which the [[scapholun ...|author1=Watson |first1=H. K. |title=The SLAC wrist: Scapholunate advanced collapse pattern of degenerative arthritis |journal=The Journal of Hand Surgery |vol
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• Mediastinal shift
  ...e chest. This condition can be caused by various factors, including [[lung collapse]], [[lung resection]], [[pneumothorax]], or [[pleural effusion]]. ...les) to one or more lobes of the lungs become blocked, causing the lung to collapse and the mediastinum to shift towards the affected side.
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• Falling-out
  ...a sudden collapse or loss of consciousness, often associated with various medical conditions such as [[syncope]] or [[seizure]] disorders. ...r imply a sudden loss of consciousness or control. It has been used in the medical context since the early 20th century.
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• Atelectasis
  ...-LEK-tuh-sis) is a medical condition that involves the partial or complete collapse of an entire lung or a portion of a lung. It is a common complication after Atelectasis is a condition characterized by the collapse or closure of a lung resulting in reduced or absent gas exchange. It may af
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• Positive end-expiratory pressure
  The term "positive end-expiratory pressure" is derived from the medical terms "positive", "end", "expiratory", and "pressure". "Positive" comes fro ...ritical component of [[ventilator]] management, used to prevent [[alveolar collapse]] at the end of the exhalation phase of the [[respiratory cycle]]. It is pa
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• Ruin
  ...ːɪn/; from Latin ''ruina'' meaning "a collapse") is a term used in various medical contexts, often to describe a state of complete destruction or decay of an The term "ruin" originates from the Latin word ''ruina'', which means "a collapse". It was first used in the English language in the late 14th century to des
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• Flutter valve
  ...also known as a '''[[Heimlich valve]]''' or '''[[one-way valve]]''', is a medical device used primarily in the treatment of [[pneumothorax]] and [[pleural ef ...pneumothorax, where air trapped in the chest cavity can cause the lung to collapse. By allowing this air to escape, the flutter valve helps to re-expand the l
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• Sonication
  ...areas of science including [[biochemistry]], [[molecular biology]], and [[medical research]]. ...create pressure changes within the solution, leading to the formation and collapse of microscopic [[bubbles]]. This process, known as [[cavitation]], causes t
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• Flatfoot
  ...ciation:'' /ˈflætfʊt/) is a medical condition where the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete con ...[[Fallen arches]], is a postural deformity in which the arches of the foot collapse, with the entire sole of the foot coming into direct contact with the groun
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• Lung collapse
  |Term=Lung collapse |Type=Medical term
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• Cataplexy
  Cataplexy is a condition that causes a person to suddenly feel weak and collapse at moments of strong emotion. It is often associated with [[Narcolepsy]], a ...cataplexy can range from slurred speech and drooping eyelids to total body collapse, depending on the emotional trigger and the individual's condition. These s
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• Tracheobronchomalacia
  ...ko-ma-lay-shia'') is a medical condition characterized by the weakening or collapse of the airway walls in the trachea and bronchi. The term is derived from th ...assageways to the lungs) are weak or floppy. This can cause the airways to collapse, especially during exhalation, making it difficult to breathe.
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• Tracheomalacia
  ...the softening of the [[trachea]]'s cartilaginous rings, which leads to the collapse of the airway and can cause breathing difficulties. The term is derived fro ...gomalacia]]: A condition where the laryngeal cartilage is soft, leading to collapse and airway obstruction.
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