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;infiltrates
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:An infiltrate is an accumulation of cells in the lung parenchyma--this is a sign of pneumonia.
:An infiltrate is an accumulation of cells in the lung parenchyma--this is a sign of pneumonia.


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;abscesses
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:An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.
:An abscess is a collection of pus (white blood cells) within a cavity formed by disintegrated tissue.