Pleurodesis
Also called Pleural space sealing
PulmonologySurgeryGood to know
Obliteration of the pleural space to prevent recurrent effusions or pneumothorax.
Korean
흉막유착술
재발성 흉막 삼출이나 기흉 예방을 위해 흉막강을 폐쇄하는 시술.
French
Pleurodèse
Oblitération de l'espace pleural pour prévenir les épanchements pleuraux ou les pneumothorax récidivants.
Word parts
pleur/oRoot(Greek) Pleura, side, rib-desisSuffix(Greek) Binding, surgical fusion