Lungs
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Pulmonary embolism
Pulmonary embolism – Definition A pulmonary embolism is a blockage of an artery in the lungs. The embolism prevents blood…
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Pneumonia
(Community-Acquired Pneumonia; CAP; Bronchopneumonia) Pneumonia – Definition Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. It affects the small airways and…
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Pleural effusion
(Water on the Lungs) Pleural effusion – Definition The pleura are two thin, moist membranes around the lungs. The inner…
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Lung cancer
(NSCLC; Non-small Cell Lung Cancer; Non-small Cell Bronchogenic Carcinoma; Small Cell Lung Cancer) Lung cancer – Definition Lung cancer is…
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Legionnaire’s disease
(Legionnaire’s Pneumonia) Legionnaire’s disease – Definition Legionnaire’s disease is a lung infection. It is a form of pneumonia. It got…
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