wet lung

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wet lung - 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.

adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, white lung

respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness - a disease affecting the respiratory system

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