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panlobular emphysema

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pan·lob·u·lar emphysema (pn-lby-lr)
n.
Emphysema affecting all parts of the lobules. Also called panacinar emphysema.

panlobular emphysema.
panlobular emphysema
Pulmonology Emphysema that is more common in ♀, of relatively early onset–usually in the 4th decade, often associated with alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency; bronchitis may develop in late-stage disease. See Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema.


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