- DLCO
- carbon monoxide diffusion in the lung
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DLCO
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DLCO — (Diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide,[1]) is the extent to which oxygen passes from the air sacs of the lungs into the blood. Commonly, it refers to the test used to determine this parameter. It was introduced in 1909.[2] Contents… … Wikipedia
DLCO — carbon monoxide diffusion in the lung … Medical dictionary
DLCO — Diffusing capacity for lung carbon monoxide (Capacidad de difusión pulmonar del monóxido de carbono) … Diccionario de siglas médicas y otras abreviaturas
DLCO — • carbon monoxide diffusion in the lung … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
DLCO SB — • single breath carbon monoxide diffusing capacity of the lungs … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
DLCO SS — • steady state carbon monoxide diffusing capacity of the lungs … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
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Spirometry — TLC Total lung capacity: the volume in the lungs at maximal inflation RV Residual volume: the volume of air remaining in the lungs … Wikipedia
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — Classification and external resources Extensive lung fibrosis from usual interstitial pneumonitis ICD 10 J … Wikipedia
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
