| pulmonology |
the medical specialty of respiration
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| pulse |
(electrical/electronic) A change in the level, over a relatively short period of time, of a signal whose value is normally constant. Example: The voltage level of a point shifts from 0 to +12 volts, with respect to ground, for a period of 2 microseconds. Pulses represent the 1's and 0's of digital logic.
Ãâó: connectors.tycoelectronics.com/glossary/glossary-p...
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| pulmonary hypertension |
Increased blood pressure to the lungs that makes it difficult for the lungs and heart to provide enough oxygen to the body.
Ãâó: www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/edu/icnGlossary.html
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| pulmonary vein |
the vessel that carries newly oxygenated blood to the heart from the lungs.
Ãâó: uuhsc.utah.edu/healthinfo/adult/cardiac/glossary.h...
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| pulmonary embolism |
Blood clot from another part of the body that travels to the lungs. Can cause closed passages in the lungs and decrease oxygen exchange.
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