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pulmonary circulation [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-04-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Heart
DEF

The circulation of blood through the lungs by means of the pulmonary arteries and veins, for the purpose of oxygenation and release of carbon dioxide.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cœur
CONT

Le cœur droit assure la circulation du sang vers les poumons; c'est la petite circulation, ou circulation pulmonaire. Le cœur gauche assure la circulation du sang vers les organes; c'est la grande circulation, ou circulation systémique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Corazón
DEF

Paso de sangre desde el ventrículo derecho por la arteria pulmonar a los pulmones y de vuelta por las venas pulmonares a la aurícula derecha.

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