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Pulmonary Gas Exchange

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Definition: The exchange of OXYGEN and CARBON DIOXIDE between alveolar air and pulmonary capillary blood that occurs across the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER.  do not coord with OXYGEN or CARBON DIOXIDE unless particularly discussed; DF: PULM GAS EXCHANGE   
See Also Blood-Air Barrier
Examples Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity; Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio 		Other names Gas Exchange, Pulmonary; Exchange, Pulmonary Gas

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