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pulmonary lobule

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The smallest anatomical unit of the lung, measuring 0.50 to 2.00 cm in diameter. Each lobule is composed of 4-8 terminal bronchioles and their distal alveolar ducts and sacs. The lobules are separated by fibrous interlobular septa. [ ncithesaurus:Pulmonary_Lobule ]

Synonyms: lobulus pulmonis

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database cross reference
  • NCIT:C33428
  • FMA:75739
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UBERON:0010368

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Pulmonary lobule, pulmonary lobule