What does lung abscess mean?

Definitions for lung abscess

Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word lung abscess.


  1. Lung abscess

    Lung abscess is necrosis of the pulmonary tissue and formation of cavities containing necrotic debris or fluid caused by microbial infection. This pus-filled cavity is often caused by aspiration, which may occur during altered consciousness. Alcoholism is the most common condition predisposing to lung abscesses. Lung abscess is considered primary when it results from existing lung parenchymal process and is termed secondary when it complicates another process e.g. vascular emboli or follows rupture of extrapulmonary abscess into lung.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Lung Abscess



  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lung abscess in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lung abscess in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Images & Illustrations of lung abscess

  1. lung abscess


Find a translation for the lung abscess definition in other languages:

Select another language:

Discuss these lung abscess definitions with the community:

Word of the Day


Please enter your email address:     


Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:


"lung abscess." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2017. Web. 18 Nov. 2017. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/lung abscess>.

Are we missing a good definition for lung abscess? Don't keep it to yourself...

Nearby & related entries:

Alternative searches for lung abscess:

Thanks for your vote! We truly appreciate your support.