Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings.

-Glass dust in the lungs
A)anthracosis
B)asbestosis
C)bacilli
D)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
E)cor pulmonale
F)exudate
G)hydrothorax
H)infiltrate
I)palliative
J)paroxysmal
K)pneumothorax
L)pulmonary infarction
M)purulent
N)silicosis

Question

Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings.

-Glass dust in the lungs
A)anthracosis
B)asbestosis
C)bacilli
D)chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
E)cor pulmonale
F)exudate
G)hydrothorax
H)infiltrate
I)palliative
J)paroxysmal
K)pneumothorax
L)pulmonary infarction
M)purulent
N)silicosis

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Silicosis is caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust, commonly referred to as glass dust, leading to inflammation and scarring in the form of nodular lesions in the lungs.

Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings