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Respiratory System

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Definition: The tubular and cavernous organs and structures, by means of which pulmonary ventilation and gas exchange between ambient air and the blood are brought about.  GEN: prefer specifics; /abnorm: RESPIRATORY SYSTEM ABNORMALITIES is available but consider also specific part of resp syst with /abnorm or specific abnorm   
Examples Larynx; Lung; Nose; Pharynx; Pleura; Respiratory Mucosa; Trachea 		Other names Tracts, Respiratory; Tract, Respiratory; Systems, Respiratory; System, Respiratory; Respiratory Tracts; Respiratory Systems; Respiratory Tract

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