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pulmonary circulation
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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.
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