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Pleural effusion

Also called Fluid around lungs

PulmonologyInternal MedicineImportant

An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.

Korean

흉막 삼출액(흉수)

폐를 둘러싸는 흉막강 내에 체액이 비정상적으로 축적되는 상태.

French

Épanchement pleural

Accumulation anormale de liquide dans la cavité pleurale entourant les poumons.

Word parts

  • pleur/oRoot(Greek) Pleura, side, rib
  • -alSuffix(Latin) Pertaining to

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