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Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid

Medical Definition: Fluid obtained by washout of the alveolar compartment of the lung. It is used to assess biochemical and inflammatory changes in and effects of therapy on the interstitial lung tissue.
Guide Notes: do not confuse with BRONCHOALVEOLAR LAVAGE, the irrigation technique; DF: BALF
Also Called: Alveolar Lavage Fluid
Previously Indexed: Bronchi (1971-1987),Irrigation (1971-1987),Lung (1971-1987),Pulmonary Alveoli (1971-1987)

Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Medical Definitions and Terms

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