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White lung   /waɪt ləŋ/   Listen
White lung

noun
1.
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: adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung.






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Words linked to "White lung" :   adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, respiratory illness, respiratory disease, respiratory disorder



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