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Alveolarization
The process of alveolar septation that increases the number and surface area of alveoli. Begins in utero (~36 weeks) and continues postnatally. Disruption leads to fewer, larger alveoli as seen in BPD.
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia is characterized by improper progression of alveolarization that is reversible...
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