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white lung meaning and definition
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Definition of white lung (noun)
- acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the lungs which become stiff and fibrous and cannot exchange oxygen; occurs among persons exposed to irritants such as corrosive chemical vapors or ammonia or chlorine etc.
- synonyms: adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung
Source: Princeton University Wordnet