Chapter 12 Study Sec Flashcards
anthracosis
coal dust accumulates in the lungs
asbestosis
asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs
bacilli
rod-shaped bacteria
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
chronic condition of persistent obstruction of air flow through bronchial tubes and lungs
cor pulmonale
failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease
exudates
fluid, cells and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation
hydrothorax
collection of fluid in pleural cavity
infiltrate
collection of fluid or other material within the lung, as seen from a radiologic image
palliative
relieving symtoms, but not curing the disease
paroxysmal
pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as spasm or seizure
pulmonary infarction
area of necrosis (death of lung tissue)
purulent
containing pus
silicosis
disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs