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What is the term for the pulmonary disease characterized by the destruction of alveoli?
The term for the pulmonary disease characterized by the destruction of alveoli is emphysema.
Key points
- Emphysema is a chronic pulmonary disease.
- It is associated with the overexpansion and destruction of alveoli.
- Common causes include exposure to cigarette smoke and pollution.
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