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pulmonary circulation [′pu̇l·mə‚ner·ē ‚sər·kyə′lā·shən] (physiology) The circulation of blood through the lungs for the purpose of oxygenation and the release of carbon dioxide. Also known as lesser circulation. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The ILS shares the visceral pleura with the normal lung tissue, and receives its blood supply from the aorta in 94% of cases and its drainage into the pulmonary venous system in 95% of cases. |
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