Right lower lobe infiltrate

What does "Right lower lobe infiltrate" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Right lower lobe infiltrate" refers to a situation where there is an unusual substance or material, often a sign of an infection or other disease, in the lower part of the right lung. This is usually spotted on a chest X-ray. The term "infiltrate" is used because the substance seems to have infiltrated, or entered, the lung tissue where it's not normally found.

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