Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease
| Definition: |
Obstruction of the small- and medium-sized pulmonary veins by fibrous proliferation of the intima and media or by thrombosis or a combination of both. |
| Notes: |
pulm vein blockage; DF: PVOD |
| Previously Indexed: |
Pulmonary Veins (1966-1986),Vascular Diseases (1966-1986) |
Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease Definitions and Terms
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