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Loss of breathing function characterized by collapsed lung tissue.
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A condition in which fluid, such as mucus, collecting in the lower parts of the lungs, causes blockages of the air passages. This can make breathing less efficient and makes the person more prone to infection. Signs and symptoms include breathing difficulty, a cough, and if sensation is present, chest pain.
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| atelectasis |
incomplete expansion, especially of the lungs
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| atelectasis |
Absence of gas from a part or the whole of the lungs, due to failure of expansion or resorption of gas from the alveoli.
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| atelectasis |
Partial or complete collapse of a previously expanded lung due to loss of air in air sacs. Contrast: pneumothorax.
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