- biotrauma
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A severe inflammatory response produced in the lungs of patients who breathe by means of a mechanical ventilator for a long period of time.
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biotrauma
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biotrauma — bio·trau·ma (bi″o trawґmə) an inflammatory response in the lung, seen in patients on mechanical ventilation, resulting from alveolar overdistention or rupture, alveolar hypoperfusion, and repetitive shear stresses across alveolar walls … Medical dictionary
biotraumatic — adjective Of or pertaining to biotrauma … Wiktionary
