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pathology
RT
Term | Definition |
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agenisis | no corpse colllision/ failure of organ to develop during embryonic stage |
atelectasis | complete or partial collapse lungs |
bronchiectasis | chronic dilation of the bronchi and bronchioles associated with secondary infection |
bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchi |
empyema | collection of puss in pleural cavity |
hemothorax | presence of blood in pleural space |
pneumothorax | collapse lung |
pneumonectomy | surgical removal of lung or partial |
thorosentisis | removal of fluid from pleural cavity |
pleural effusion | build up of fluid between the tissues that line the lung and chest |
turbuculosis | chronic infection of the lungs |
pneumonia | acute infection of the lung paranchyma |
emphysema | destructive and obstructive airway changes leading to increased air volume in lungs |
pulmonary edema | Replacement of air with fluid within the lung interstitium and alveoli |
pneumoconiosis | lung disease from inhalation of industrial substances |
tracheotomy | incision in the windpipe to remove obstruction |
chronic obstruction pulmonary disease | COPD chronic condition of persistant obstruction of bronchial air flow |
anthracosis | minor lung/ black lung - inflamation caused by inhalation of coal dust |