Preferred Name |
interstitial lung disease |
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Synonyms |
interstitial lung disease ILD |
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Definitions |
A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of pulmonary alveoli that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse pulmonary fibrosis. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features. |
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ID |
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/MONDO_0015925 |
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has_exact_synonym |
interstitial lung disease ILD |
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label |
interstitial lung disease |
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prefixIRI |
MONDO:0015925 |
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prefLabel |
interstitial lung disease |
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textual definition |
A diverse group of lung diseases that affect the lung parenchyma. They are characterized by an initial inflammation of pulmonary alveoli that extends to the interstitium and beyond leading to diffuse pulmonary fibrosis. Interstitial lung diseases are classified by their etiology (known or unknown causes), and radiological-pathological features. |
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subClassOf |