wet lung

Noun

1.

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. Synonyms: adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, white lung

adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness, white lung