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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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