| massive collapse |
a condition in which an entire lung becomes airless, often due to obstruction of a main bronchus.
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| massive collapse of the lung |
Deflation or compression of lung tissues caused either by obstruction of a main bronchus by a mucus plug, tumor, or foreign body; major trauma; or a tension pneumothorax. SEE: lung; pneumothorax. &
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