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Pulmonary
Pulmonary (/pʊlˈmɛnəri/; from Latin pulmonarius, "of the lungs") refers to anything pertaining to the lungs. It is a term used in many fields of medicine to describe conditions, diseases, or functions related to the lungs.
Etymology
The term "pulmonary" originates from the Latin word pulmonarius, which means "of the lungs". This term is derived from pulmo, the Latin word for "lung".
Related Terms
- Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
- Pulmonary circulation: The portion of the cardiovascular system which carries oxygen-depleted blood away from the heart, to the lungs, and returns oxygenated blood back to the heart.
- Pulmonary embolism: A blockage in one of the pulmonary arteries in your lungs.
- Pulmonary edema: A condition caused by excess fluid in the lungs.
- Pulmonary hypertension: A type of high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart.
- Pulmonary function testing: A complete evaluation of the respiratory system including patient history, physical examinations, and tests of pulmonary function.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pulmonary
- Wikipedia's article - Pulmonary
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