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RESTRICTIVE LUNG DISEASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2013-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

A chronic disorder that causes a decrease in the ability to expand the lung (breathe in) and sometimes makes it harder to get enough oxygen to meet the body's needs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Atteinte respiratoire due à une diminution de l'expansion des poumons, qui affecte la qualité des échanges gazeux entre CO2 et O2 (difficulté à évacuer l'air chargé en CO2 lors de l'expiration).

Spanish

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