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Medical Definition of Ectatic emphysema
1. Obstructive airway disease with areas of dilatation of alveoli acini. Seen primarily in association with inherited deficiency of alpha-1 protease inhibitor. See: panlobular emphysema. (05 Mar 2000)
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1. Obstructive airway disease with areas of dilatation of alveoli acini. Seen primarily in association with inherited deficiency of alpha-1 protease inhibitor. See: panlobular emphysema. (05 Mar 2000)