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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wet lung::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | adult respiratory distress syndrome, ards, white lung |
| Type of | respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness |
Examples of wet lung
wet lung
The fluctuations of sodium, potassium and chloride in the lung all are important in keeping the lung wet and are of particular importance in cystic fibrosis.
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The presence of the lipid molecules is crucial for the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide, as they prevent the wet surfaces of the lung from collapsing.
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In 1969, while working at the wet mine, he helped organize strikes in West Virginia to force passage of a state law declaring black-lung disease a work-incurred ailment worthy of compensation pay.
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