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pulmonary abscess

collection of pus in the lungs

pulmonary edema

swelling, fluid collection in the air sacs and bronchioles

pneumoconiosis

abnormal condition of dust in the lungs

pneumonia

acute inflammation and infection of alveoli; they become filled with fluid and blood cells

pulmonary embolism

floating clot or other material blocking the blood vessels of the lung

tuberculosis

an infectious disease caused by rod-shaped bacilli and producing tubercles (nodes) of infection

pleural effusion

collection of fluid in the pleural cavity

pleurisy

inflammation of pleura

anthracosis

abnormal condition of coal dust in the lungs (black lung disease)

mesothelioma

malignant tumor arising in the pleura; composed of mesothelium (epithelium that covers the surfaces of membranes such as pleura and peritoneum)

adenoid hypertrophy

excessive growth of cells in the adenoids (lymph tissue in the nasopharynx)

pleurodynia

pain of the pleura (irritation of pleural surfaces leads to intercostal pain)

expectoration

coughing up of material from the chest

tachypnea

rapid breathing; hyperventilation