Which term means "abnormal condition of "dust" in the lungs"?
a. pneumonia
b. pneumoconiosis
c. pneumothorax
d. pneumoectasis
b
Explanation:
a. pneumonia: inflammatory condition of the lung caused by bacterial or viral infection
b. pneumoconiosis: correct
c. pneumothorax: condition of air in the pleural cavity that may result in a collapsed lung
d. pneumoectasis: dilated lung
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