Imaging & Radiology · Respiratory System · Medium
Hyperinflation
Meaning: Abnormally over-expanded lungs on imaging, with flattened diaphragms, typically seen in COPD or asthma.
In practice: The chest radiograph showed hyperinflation with more than seven anterior ribs visible.
Word parts
- hyper- means above or more than normal
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