Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Metachlamydeous

👉 A metachlamydeous is a type of lung infection characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs. The fluid can be caused by an inflammatory response, such as from infection with bacteria or viruses, or it may also be due to a blockage of the airways leading to obstruction of the airflow through the alveoli (small air sacs) within the lungs. The specific cause is not known but it is thought to be related to the immune system's response to an infection

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