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pathology
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |