Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,756,950,395 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

bronchopleural

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus 0.01 sec.
bronchopleural /bron·cho·pleu·ral/ (-ploor´il) pertaining to or communicating between a bronchus and the pleura or pleural cavity.
bron·cho·pleu·ral (brngk-plrl)
adj.
1. Of or relating to a bronchus and the pleura.
2. Joining a bronchus and the pleural cavity.
bronchopleural
pertaining to a bronchus and the pleura, or communicating with a bronchus and the pleural cavity, e.g. by a bronchopleural fistula.


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Four patients experienced long-term sequelae: hemoptysis caused by aspergilloma necessitating pulmonary resection (1 patient), bronchiectasis and recurrent respiratory infections (2 patients), and bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy (1 patient).
Long-term follow-up for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis by Mitnick, Carole D. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
For example, the American Association of Respiratory Care's clinical practice guideline for postural drainage[33] considers recent spinal surgery, rib fractures, and bronchopleural fistulas to be contraindications for postural drainage.
Chest physical therapy for patients in the intensive care unit by Ciesla, Nancy / Physical Therapy
More results
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.