Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings.

-Necrotic (dead) tissue in the lung
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.

-Necrotic (dead) tissue in the lung
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

Pulmonary infarction refers to necrotic (dead) tissue in the lung, which occurs when a region of the lung tissue dies due to a lack of blood supply.

Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings