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Medical Definition of Mucoid impaction of bronchus
1. Plugging of the lumen of bronchi due to thickened mucus, interfering with ventilation of corresponding lung segments and leading to characteristic clustered linear and grape-like radiologic densities and occasionally atelectasis and pneumonia; characteristically seen in cystic fibrosis but it can occur in a variety of disease states. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Mucoid Impaction Of Bronchus
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