Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings.

-Fluid and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation
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.

-Fluid and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation
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

Exudate refers to the fluid and other substances that filter from cells or capillaries and ooze into lesions or areas of inflammation.

Answer: G
 Hydrothorax is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, often as a result of congestive heart failure or kidney disease.

Answer: H
 Infiltrate refers to the abnormal accumulation of cells, fluid, or other substances within the pulmonary tissue, often as a result of infection or inflammation.

Answer: M
 Purulent refers to the presence of pus, which is a thick, yellowish secretion composed primarily of dead white blood cells, bacteria, and debris.

Answer: K
 Pneumothorax is a condition in which air accumulates in the pleural cavity, causing collapse of the lung.

Answer: L
 Pulmonary infarction refers to the death of lung tissue due to obstruction of blood flow, often as a result of a blood clot.

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

The remaining choices do not match the given definition.

Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings