Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid (definition)

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ψ	Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

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Definition: Washing liquid obtained from irrigation of the lung, including the BRONCHI and the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. It is generally used to assess biochemical, inflammatory, or infection status of the lung.

do not confuse with BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE, the irrigation technique; DF: BALF

Other names Lung Lavage Fluid; Bronchial Lavage Fluid; Alveolar Lavage Fluid; Pulmonary Lavage Fluids; Lung Lavage Fluids; Lavage Fluids, Pulmonary; Lavage Fluids, Lung; Lavage Fluids, Bronchoalveolar; Lavage Fluids, Bronchial; Lavage Fluids, Alveolar; Lavage Fluid, Pulmonary; Lavage Fluid, Bronchoalveolar; Lavage Fluid, Alveolar; Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluids; Bronchial Lavage Fluids; Alveolar Lavage Fluids; Pulmonary Lavage Fluid; Lavage Fluid, Lung; Lavage Fluid, Bronchial; Bronchial Alveolar Lavage Fluid

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