Chapter 12 Study Sec

Question 1

anthracosis

Answer 1

coal dust accumulates in the lungs

Question 2

asbestosis

Answer 2

asbestos particles accumulate in the lungs

Question 3

bacilli

Answer 3

rod-shaped bacteria

Question 4

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Answer 4

chronic condition of persistent obstruction of air flow through bronchial tubes and lungs

Question 5

cor pulmonale

Answer 5

failure of the right side of the heart to pump a sufficient amount of blood to the lungs because of underlying lung disease

Question 6

exudates

Answer 6

fluid, cells and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation

Question 7

hydrothorax

Answer 7

collection of fluid in pleural cavity

Question 8

infiltrate

Answer 8

collection of fluid or other material within the lung, as seen from a radiologic image

Question 9

palliative

Answer 9

relieving symtoms, but not curing the disease

Question 10

paroxysmal

Answer 10

pertaining to a sudden occurrence, such as spasm or seizure

Question 11

pulmonary infarction

Answer 11

area of necrosis (death of lung tissue)

Question 12

purulent

Answer 12

containing pus

Question 13

silicosis

Answer 13

disease due to silica or glass dust in the lungs