Definition: Failure of the lung to expand (inflate) completely. This may be caused by a blocked airway, a tumor, general anesthesia, pneumonia or other lung infections, lung disease, or long-term bedrest with shallow breathing. Sometimes called a collapsed lung.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): atelectasis, pulmonary collapse
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