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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > respiratory tract diseases > pulmonary fibrosis
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > respiratory tract diseases > pulmonary fibrosis
Preferred Term:

pulmonary fibrosis

Definition:
A process in which normal lung tissues are progressively replaced by fibroblasts and collagen causing an irreversible loss of the ability to transfer oxygen into the bloodstream via pulmonary alveoli. Patients show progressive dyspnea finally resulting in death.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
respiratory tract diseases
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • lung fibrosis
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/341283
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RDF/XMLCreated 2020-07-08, last modified 2020-10-29