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The definition of "pneumonia" is often described as a '... lung [[inflammation]] caused by a [[virus]], [[bacteria]] or irritant.'<ref>Pneumonia. dictionary.com. URL: [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pneumonia http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pneumonia]. Accessed on: November 14, 2007.</ref> | The definition of "pneumonia" is often described as a '... lung [[inflammation]] caused by a [[virus]], [[bacteria]] or irritant.'<ref>Pneumonia. dictionary.com. URL: [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pneumonia http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pneumonia]. Accessed on: November 14, 2007.</ref> | ||
[[Etymologically]], the usage of "pneumonia" in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is correct; the word "pneumonia" is derived from "pneumon" (lung) and the [[suffix]] "-ia" (condition) | [[Etymologically]], the usage of "pneumonia" in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is correct; the word "pneumonia" is derived from "pneumon" (lung) and the [[suffix]] "-ia" (condition). | ||
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Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is a term used to describe a form of diffuse lung disease; diffuse lung disease is also known as interstitial lung disease.
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia can be subclassified based on histologic appearance into the following patterns:[1]
- Desquamative interstitial pneumonia (DIP)
- Diffuse alveolar damage
- Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP)
- Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP)
- Respiratory bronchiolitis
- Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP)
- Organizing pneumonia
Pneumonia misnomer?
The definition of "pneumonia" is often described as a '... lung inflammation caused by a virus, bacteria or irritant.'[2]
Etymologically, the usage of "pneumonia" in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia is correct; the word "pneumonia" is derived from "pneumon" (lung) and the suffix "-ia" (condition).
References
- ↑ Leslie KO, Wick MR. Practical Pulmonary Pathology: A Diagnostic Approach. Elsevier Inc. 2005. ISBN 978-0-443-06631-3.
- ↑ Pneumonia. dictionary.com. URL: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/pneumonia. Accessed on: November 14, 2007.