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