RML stands for Right Middle Lobe (Lungs). An infiltrate in this instance is any substance/thing that has entered the lung. When refering to pneumonia it could either be bacterial, viral, fungal, ect. RML stands for Right Middle Lobe (Lungs). An infiltrate in this instance is any substance/thing that has entered the lung. When refering to pneumonia it could either be bacterial, viral, fungal, ect.
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RML Pneumonia is "Right Middle Lobe" Pneumonia. The right lung has three lobes; the upper, middle, and lower. The left lung on the other hand only has two lobes; the upper and lower. RML Pneumonia refers to the location in the lung of the pneumonia, and not the virus or bacterial type itself.
Infiltrate is a verb.
A right-sided infiltrate on a chest X-ray typically appears as a shadow or opacity on the right side of the lung. This can be caused by conditions such as pneumonia, lung cancer, or pulmonary embolism. Further imaging and clinical evaluation are usually needed to determine the underlying cause.
A pulmonary infiltrate is a substance denser than air, such as pus, blood, or protein, which lingers within the parenchyma of the lungs. Pulmonary infiltrates are associated with pneumonia, tuberculosis and sarcoidosis.
Infiltrate v. -to filter in or through; penetrate
It will infiltrate until it hits bedrock.
The soldiers were able to infiltrate enemy lines.
The enemy was not able to infiltrate the defensive positions. The virus was successful in being able to infiltrate the skin cells.
Aliens are about to invade earth.