Pulmonary Emphysema

Overview

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Enlargement of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles where gas-exchange normally takes place. This is usually due to destruction of the alveolar wall. Pulmonary emphysema can be classified by the location and distribution of the lesions.

Synonyms:

Centriacinar Emphysema
Centriacinar Emphysemas
Centrilobular Emphysema
Centrilobular Emphysemas
Emphysema, Centriacinar
Emphysema, Centrilobular
Emphysema, Focal
Emphysema, Panacinar
Emphysema, Panlobular
Emphysema, Pulmonary
Emphysemas, Centriacinar
Emphysemas, Centrilobular
Emphysemas, Focal
Emphysemas, Panacinar
Emphysemas, Panlobular
Emphysemas, Pulmonary
Focal Emphysema
Focal Emphysemas
Panacinar Emphysema
Panacinar Emphysemas
Panlobular Emphysema
Panlobular Emphysemas
Pulmonary Emphysemas

Broader Topics:

Lung Diseases

Narrower Topics:

Lung, Hyperlucent

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