Engelsk substantiv: white lung | |||
1. | white lung (om tilstand) 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. | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness | ||