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Pleurodesis

Also called Pleural space sealing

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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

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