Local English word record

white lung

noun · 1 sense

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.

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Synonyms

adult respiratory distress syndrome, ards, wet lung

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