Pulmonary Surfactants

Substances and drugs that lower the SURFACE TENSION of the mucoid layer lining the PULMONARY ALVEOLI.

Year introduced: 1987

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Tree Number(s): D27.505.954.796.600

MeSH Unique ID: D011663

Entry Terms:

• Pulmonary Surfactant
• Surfactant, Pulmonary
• Surfactants, Pulmonary

Previous Indexing:

• Pulmonary Alveoli (1966-1970)
• Surface-Active Agents (1966-1970)

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Chemical Actions and Uses
Pharmacologic Actions
Therapeutic Uses
Respiratory System Agents
Pulmonary Surfactants