Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings below:
-Failure of the right side of the heart to pump sufficient amount of blood to the lungs
A)anthracosis
B)asbestosis
C)bacilli
D)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
E)cor pulmonale
F)exudate
G)hydrothorax
H)infiltrate
I)palliative
J)paroxysmal
K)pneumothorax
L)pulmonary infarction
M)purulent
N)silicosis

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Cor pulmonale refers to the failure of the right side of the heart to pump sufficient amount of blood to the lungs, which can occur as a consequence of lung disease such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or silicosis.

Answer: D
 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that obstructs airflow and makes breathing difficult.

Answer: G
 Hydrothorax refers to the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs, which can occur in many conditions such as heart failure or lung cancer.

Answer: H
 Infiltrate refers to the abnormal accumulation of cells or substances (e.g. pus or blood) in the lungs, which can occur in infectious or inflammatory conditions.

Answer: K
 Pneumothorax refers to the collapse of a lung due to the accumulation of air in the pleural cavity. This can occur spontaneously or as a result of injury or lung disease.

Answer: L
 Pulmonary infarction refers to the blockage of a pulmonary artery, usually by a blood clot, which leads to damage and necrosis of lung tissue.

Answer: M
 Purulent refers to the presence of pus, which is a thick, yellowish fluid produced by infected tissue.

Answer: N
 Silicosis is a lung disease caused by the inhalation of silica dust, which can lead to inflammation and scarring of lung tissue.

The remaining terms (A, B, C, F, I, J) are not related to the respiratory system or lung diseases.

Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings Below