Chapter 12 - Pathology Terms

Question 1

Anthracosis (!!!)

Answer 1

Coal dust accumulates in the lungs

Question 2

Asbestosis (!!!)

Answer 2

Asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs

Question 3

Bacilli (singular: bacillus) (!!!)

Answer 3

Rod-shaped bacteria

Question 4

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (!!!)

Answer 4

Chronic condition of persistent obstruction of air flow through bronchial tubes and lungs

Question 5

Cor pulmonale (!!!)

Answer 5

Failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease.

Question 6

Exudates (!!!)

Answer 6

Fluid, cells, and other substances (pus) that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation.

Question 7

Hydrothorax (!!!)

Answer 7

Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

Question 8

Infiltrate (!!!)

Answer 8

Collection of fluid or other material within the lung, as seen on a chest film, CT scan, or other radiologic image.

Question 9

Palliative (!!!)

Answer 9

Relieving symptoms, but not curing the disease.

Question 10

Paroxysmal (!!!)

Answer 10

Pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as a spasm or seizure

Question 11

Pulmonary Infarction (!!!)

Answer 11

Area of necrosis (death of lung tissue)

Question 12

Purulent (!!!)

Answer 12

Containing pus

Question 13

Silicosis

Answer 13

Disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs; occurs in mining occupations.

Question 14

Sarcoidosis

Answer 14

Chronic inflammatory disease in which small nodules develop in lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs