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Emphysema — For the condition describing air trapped under the skin, see subcutaneous emphysema. Emphysema Classification and external resources A lateral chest x ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm … Wikipedia
Emphysema — 1) A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung s many tiny air sacs, a tissue called alveoli. As air continues to collect in these sacs, they become enlarged, and may break, or be damaged and form scar tissue. Emphysema … Medical dictionary
chronic hypertrophic emphysema — panacinar e … Medical dictionary
diffuse emphysema — panacinar e … Medical dictionary
ectatic emphysema — panacinar e … Medical dictionary
generalized emphysema — panacinar e … Medical dictionary
vesicular emphysema — panacinar e … Medical dictionary
pulmonary emphysema — a condition of the lung characterized by an abnormal increase in the size of air spaces distal to the terminal bronchioles. Types named according to location of the damage include centriacinar e., distal acinar e., and panacinar e … Medical dictionary
respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human). Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… … Universalium
Enfisema — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Enfisema Pulmonar Clasificación y recursos externos Aviso médico … Wikipedia Español
