pneumocyte

A cell that is responsible for gas exchange in the alveoli in the lungs

Japanese Meaning

肺胞においてガス交換を担う細胞

A damaged pneumocyte can impair oxygen uptake and lead to respiratory distress.

損傷した肺胞上皮細胞は酸素の取り込みを阻害し、呼吸困難を引き起こすことがあります。

Sense（1）

A cell that is responsible for gas exchange in the alveoli in the lungs

pneumocytes

（ plural ）