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anthracosis
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Coal dust accumulation in the lungs
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asbestosis
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Asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs
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bacilli
(singular: bacillus) |
Rod-shaped bacteria (caused by tuberculosis)
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chronic onstructive pulmonary disease
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Chronic condition of persistent obstruction of air flow through bronchial tubes and lungs. COPD is caused by smoking, chronic infection, and, in a minority of cases, asthma. Patients with predominant chronic bronchitis COPD are referred to as "blue bloaters" (cyanotic, stocky build), whereas predominant emphysema are called "pink puffers" (short of breath, but with near-normal blood oxygen levels and no change in skin color)
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cor pulmonale
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Failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease
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exudate
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Fluid, cells, or other substances (pus) that slowly leaves cells or capillaries through pores or small breaks in cell membranes
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hydrothorax
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Collection of fluid in the pleural cavity
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palliative
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Relieving symptoms, but not curing the disease
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paroxysmal
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Pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as a spasm or seizure; oxysm/o means sudden
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pulmonary infarction
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Occurence of necrotic (dead) tissue in the lung
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purulent
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Containing pus
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silicosis
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Disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs; occurs in mining occupations
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