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