Surfactant

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Acronym of "surface active agent", a mixture of surface active substances that occupies the inner surface of the lungs and reduces the surface tension of the liquid film. This effect prevents the collapse and sticking together of the alveoli.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer