Condition
Pulmonary Emphysema
Respiratory
Overview
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.
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Quick facts about Pulmonary Emphysema
- Topic type
- Condition
- Category
- Respiratory
- MeSH classification
- C08.381.495.389.750|C23.550.291.500.875.875
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Source: Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), produced by the U.S. National Library of Medicine. EuroCareFinder is not endorsed by the National Library of Medicine. MeSH version: 2026.