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When a Portion of the Lung Is Unavailable for Gas

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When a portion of the lung is unavailable for gas exchange, yet pulmonary circulation continues in that area of the lung, a condition known as ________ results.


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Blisters

Small pockets of body fluid (lymph, serum, plasma, blood, or pus) formed under the skin layer due to friction, burns, infection, or other injuries.

Yellow Nail Syndrome

A rare medical syndrome characterized by yellow to yellow-green thickening nails, lymphedema, and respiratory problems.

Rhinophyma

A skin disorder characterized by a large, red, bumpy, or bulbous nose, usually associated with severe rosacea.

Plaque Psoriasis

A chronic autoimmune skin condition characterized by red, scaly patches known as plaques on the skin.

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