coin lesion of lungs

coin lesion of lungs definition - medical

coin lesion of lungs (koin)

noun
Any of various solitary, round, circumscribed shadows appearing in radiographic examinations of the lungs that are believed to be caused by tuberculosis, carcinoma, cysts, infarcts, or vascular anomalies.

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