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Bronchopneumonia
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Definition
: Inflammation of the lung parenchyma that is associated with BRONCHITIS, usually involving lobular areas from TERMINAL BRONCHIOLES to the PULMONARY ALVEOLI. The affected areas become filled with exudate that forms consolidated patches.
Other names
Pneumonias, Bronchial; Pneumonia, Bronchial; Bronchopneumonias; Bronchial Pneumonias; Bronchial Pneumonia