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Hemothorax

Also called Blood in the chest cavity

Emergency MedicinePulmonologySurgeryImportant

A collection of whole blood in the pleural cavity, usually resulting from trauma or chest surgery.

Korean

혈흉

주로 외상으로 인해 흉막강 내에 혈액이 고이는 상태.

French

Hémothorax

Collection de sang dans la cavité pleurale, résultant généralement d'un traumatisme ou d'une chirurgie thoracique.

Word parts

  • hem/oRoot(Greek: hem/o, hemat/o) Blood

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