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  1. adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lungnoun

    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.

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  1. white lung

    White lung, also known as silicosis, is a respiratory disease caused by inhalation of silica, quartz, or slate dust. The condition is characterized by inflammation, scarring, and sometimes, tuberculosis infection in the lungs leading to difficulty in breathing. It is often found in workers from industries like mining, sandblasting, and quarrying where they are exposed to dust particles. The name "white lung" derives from the typical appearance of affected lungs on imaging scans which show white and fibrous tissues. This condition is incurable, but its progression can be slowed down by avoiding further exposure and with palliative treatments.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of white lung in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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    The numerical value of white lung in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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