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Definition
atelectasis - collapse of part of the lung caused by blockage to the airway (bronchioles) or by sustained shallow breathing
Links
atelectasis - MedlinePlus
atelectasis - Merck Manual
atelectasis - eMedicine
atelectasis - Yahoo
atelectasis - Dr Joseph Smith Library
atelectasis - Discovery Health
keywords: atelectasis, lung, shallow breathing, bronchiole, lung collapse
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