Definition of Interstitial pneumonia

1. Noun. Chronic lung disease affecting the interstitial tissue of the lungs.

Generic synonyms: Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness

Medical Definition of Interstitial pneumonia

1. A form of pneumonia which involves the interstitial tissues (connective tissue) of the lung. Causes are varied and include: infection with Pneumocystis carinii, radiation exposure, toxic inhalation, viral pneumonias and giant cell pneumonia. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Interstitial Pneumonia

interstitial hernia
interstitial implantation
interstitial inflammation
interstitial keratitis
interstitial lamella
interstitial lung disease
interstitial lung disease with increased volume
interstitial mastitis
interstitial myositis
interstitial nephritis
interstitial neuritis
interstitial nucleus
interstitial nucleus of Cajal
interstitial pattern
interstitial plasma cell pneumonia
interstitial pneumonia (current term)
interstitial pneumonitis
interstitial pregnancy
interstitial pulmonary fibrosis
interstitial radiation
interstitial radiation therapy
interstitial therapy
interstitial tissue
interstitially
interstitials
interstition
interstitions
interstitium
interstrain
interstrand

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