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COPD Glossary L - O

If you have been diagnosed with COPD, certain medical terms may confuse you, and rightly so. Learn about common medical terms associated with COPD and their meaning by visiting the COPD Glossary.

Lung Diffusion Tests

Definition of lung diffusion tests.

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)

Definition of lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS).

Malnutrition

Definition of Malnutrition

Mechanical Ventilation

Definition of mechanical ventilation.

Morbidity

Learn the definition of morbidity and how it applies to certain diseases.

Mortality

Learn the definition of mortality as it applies to a population of people.

Methylxanthines

Definition of Methylxanthines

Mucolytics

Definition of mucolytics.

Nares

Definition of nares.

Nasal Cannula

Definition of nasal cannula

Nebulizer

Definition of nebulizer.

Non-invasive Ventilation

Definition of non-invasive ventilation.

Oxidants

Oxidants are substances capable of causing a very unique reaction. Learn more about the definition of oxidants.

Oxygen Saturation

Definition of oxygen saturation.

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