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Extravascular Lung Water

Medical Definition: Water present within the lungs; its volume is roughly equal to, or a little less than, the intracellular blood volume of the lungs. Accumulations of extravascular lung water result in pulmonary edema.
Guide Notes: DF: EVLW
Previously Indexed: Body Water (1972-1989),Extracellular Space (1978-1989),Lung (1969-1989)

Extravascular Lung Water Medical Definitions and Terms

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