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