Match the Following Pathologic Terms with Their Meanings

question 216

Multiple Choice

Match the following pathologic terms with their meanings.

-Collection of fluid in the pleural space

• 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

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