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Glossary - Asbestosis

Medically Reviewed by dr. reeja tharu, M.Phil.,Ph.D on Aug 20, 2020


Glossary

Cor pulmonale: This is a condition whereby there is failure of the right side of heart because of increased blood pressure in the right ventricle and the pulmonary arteries


Lung parenchyma: This is the tissue of the lung, which supports the airways of the respiratory tree

Mesothelioma: This is the tumor of the mesothelium which lines the pleura and peritoneum

Reference:

  1. Harrison's Textbook of Medicine Cecil's Textbook of Medicine - (https://www.who.int/)

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