pulmonaarse

Pulmonaarse is an adjective used in Dutch to denote a relationship to the lungs or the pulmonary system. In English-language medical terminology the corresponding adjective is pulmonary. The term is common in scientific and clinical writing to describe lung-related structures, functions, or diseases.

Usage of pulmonaarse occurs in compound terms, for example pulmonaarse aandoeningen (lung diseases) or pulmonaarse circulatie (pulmonary circulation). The root pulmon- derives from Latin and is shared with the English term pulmonary, reflecting a common anatomical and physiological focus on the lungs.

Anatomy and physiology within the pulmonaarse domain include the respiratory structures and processes: the lungs, airways, alveoli, and pleura, as well as the pulmonary circulation, which moves blood between the heart and the lungs via the pulmonary arteries and veins. This area also covers gas exchange, ventilation, and related regulatory mechanisms that maintain oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

Clinical relevance: Pulmonaarse terminology frames the study and treatment of lung-related conditions in Dutch medical literature. Diseases and disorders that fall under this scope include infections, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, interstitial lung disease, and pulmonary embolism, among others. Diagnostic approaches often parallel English-language practice, including imaging, lung function testing, and invasive procedures when necessary; treatments are condition-specific and may involve medications, oxygen therapy, or surgery.

See also: Pulmonology, Pulmonary circulation, Lungs.