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Cor Pulmonale

Definition: Cor pulmonale refers to right-sided heart failure caused by high blood pressure in the blood vessels of the lungs. It occurs as a result of underlying lung diseases, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or pulmonary hypertension.

Parts of speech: Noun

Sense 1: Medical Condition

Usage: Cor pulmonale is a serious complication of chronic lung diseases.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with cor pulmonale after experiencing shortness of breath and swelling in the legs.

Sense 2: Local Term

Usage: In some regions, cor pulmonale is colloquially known as "pulmonary heart disease."

Example sentence: The local community often uses the term cor pulmonale interchangeably with pulmonary heart disease.

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