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Last uploaded: January 16, 2025
Id http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D011654
http://purl.bioontology.org/ontology/MESH/D011654
Preferred Name

Pulmonary Edema

Definitions
Excessive accumulation of extravascular fluid in the lung, an indication of a serious underlying disease or disorder. Pulmonary edema prevents efficient PULMONARY GAS EXCHANGE in the PULMONARY ALVEOLI, and can be life-threatening.
Synonyms
Lungs, Wet
Wet Lung
Edema, Pulmonary
Wet Lungs
Lung, Wet
Pulmonary Edemas
Edemas, Pulmonary
Type http://www.w3.org/2002/07/owl#Class
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