Experimental Lung Research

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Experimental Lung Research

Experimental Lung Research (pronunciation: eks-pe-ri-men-tal lung ri-surch) is a specialized field of medical research that focuses on the study of the lung and its associated diseases.

Etymology

The term "Experimental Lung Research" is derived from the English language. "Experimental" comes from the Latin word "experimentum" which means trial or test, "Lung" is from the Old English "lungen" meaning the light, spongy organ of respiration, and "Research" is from the Middle French "recherche" which means to seek out or search closely.

Overview

Experimental Lung Research involves the use of laboratory techniques and clinical trials to understand the function of the lungs, the pathogenesis of lung diseases, and to develop new treatments. This field of research is crucial in the fight against lung diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma, Lung Cancer, and Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Related Terms

  • Pulmonology: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.
  • Respiratory Therapy: The assessment and treatment of patients with both acute and chronic dysfunction of the cardiopulmonary system.
  • Bronchoscopy: A procedure that allows your doctor to look at your airway through a thin viewing instrument called a bronchoscope.
  • Spirometry: A common office test used to assess how well your lungs work by measuring how much air you inhale, how much you exhale and how quickly you exhale.

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