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white lung

DEFINITIONS OF: white lung

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n acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.

Synonyms:
ARDS, adult respiratory distress syndrome, wet lung
Type of:
respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness
a disease affecting the respiratory system
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