Respiratory
pulmonary embolism
PUL-moh-nair-ee EM-boh-lizm
StatusNew
Definition
Blood clot blocking lung artery
PathologyRespiratory
Breakdown
Etymology
Latin: pulmon/o (lung) + embol/o (plug)
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pulmonology
pul-mun-OL-oh-jee
Medical specialty dealing with diseases of the lungs
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pulmonary edema
PUL-moh-nair-ee eh-DEE-muh
Fluid buildup in the air sacs (alveoli) of the lungs that can make breathing difficult.
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chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
KRON-ik ob-STRUK-tiv
Progressive lung disease limiting airflow
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