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Definition: white lung
white lung
n : 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. [syn:
adult respiratory distress syndrome
,
ARDS,
wet lung]