silo-filler's lung

si·lo-·fil·ler's lung

pulmonary edema, usually delayed for 1-4 hours, occurring in someone exposed to silage, probably due to nitrogen dioxide; can progress to bronchiolitis obliterans.

si·lo-fil·ler's lung

(sī'lō-fil'ĕrz lŭng)

Pulmonary edema usually delayed for 1-4 hours, occurring in a person exposed to silage; probably produced by nitrogen dioxide; can progress to bronchiolitis obliterans.