hypoalveolarization

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

hypo- +‎ alveolarization

Noun[edit]

hypoalveolarization (uncountable)

  1. Insufficient alveolarization
    • 2015 December 12, “Tracheal Aspirate Levels of the Matricellular Protein SPARC Predict Development of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia”, in PLOS ONE[1], →DOI:
      Further study is needed to determine the value of SPARC as a biomarker or therapeutic target in BPD. Introduction Improved survival of very premature infants has been accompanied by an increased incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic pulmonary disease characterized by hypoalveolarization and a requirement for supplemental oxygen for months or years.