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idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Synonym for:

diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis

Abbreviation for:

IPF

Broader Terms:

pulmonary fibrosis /granuloma

Scope Note:

chronic inflammation and progressive fibrosis of the pulmonary alveolar walls with steady progressive dyspnea; finally, resulting in death from lack of oxygen or right heart failure.

Term Number:

4008-0052


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