Name | Pulmonary Edema |
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Synonyms | Edema, Pulmonary | Edemas, Pulmonary | Lungs, Wet | Lung, Wet | Pulmonary Edemas | Wet Lung | Wet Lungs |
Definition | Excessive accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung, an indication of a serious underlying disease or disorder. Pulmonary edema prevents efficient PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE in the PULMONARY ALVEOLI, and can be life-threatening. |
Categories | Respiratory tract disease |
MeSH® ID | D011654 |
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