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[Clinical importance of non-respiratory functions of the lung]

P Leuenberger

    Schweizerische Medizinische Wochenschrift
    |July 23, 1983
    PubMed

    Keywords:
    Lung homeostasisRespiratory defense mechanismsNon-respiratory lung rolesLung metabolic functions

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