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Pneumatosis

Diseases of the Digestive System

Pneumatosis is the abnormal presence of air or other gas within body tissues.

Facts
Classification
Body System
Digestive System 1
ICD-10 Chapter
XI: Diseases of the Digestive System 1
Communicable or Non-communicable
Non-Communicable 2
Transmission Route
Non-Transmissible 2
Sources
1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
WikipediaList of chapters, Chapter XI
Quote, List of chapters, Chapter XI
Diseases of the digestive system
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2. Pneumatosis (Wikipedia)
Wikipedia
  • Infobox medical condition, causes
    Tobacco smoking, pollutants
  • Infobox medical condition, causes (no infectious mechanism stated)
    Tobacco smoking, pollutants
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