Air Sacs
| Definition: |
Thin-walled sacs or spaces which function as a part of the respiratory system in birds, fishes, insects, and mammals. |
| Notes: |
in birds, fish, insects & mammals; sacculitis in veterinary animals: coord IM with RESPIRATORY TRACT DISEASES/vet (IM) or RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTIONS/vet (IM) |
| Previously Indexed: |
Birds (1966-1967),Bronchi (1966-1967) |
Air Sacs Definitions and Terms
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