Silicotic lung, light micrograph. There is fibrosis and anthracosis in the top and bottom borders. The central area is better preserved, but the alveo

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Silicotic lung, light micrograph. There is fibrosis and anthracosis in the top and bottom borders. The central area is better preserved, but the alveolar lumen contain inflammatory infiltrates and fibrin. Magnification: x36 when printed at 10 centimetres wide.

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