Bronchopneumonia

Bronkopneumoni

Svensk definition

Akut inflammation i de mindre luftrörens väggar, med varierande härdbildning i lungorna, pga spridning av inflammationen till alveolerna.

Engelsk definition

Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is associated with BRONCHITIS, usually involving lobular areas from TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES to the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. The affected areas become filled with exudate that forms consolidated patches.

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Engelska synonymer

Bronchopneumonias Bronchial Pneumonia Bronchial Pneumonias Pneumonia, Bronchial Pneumonias, Bronchial