pleural effusion
An abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity (outside the lung itself)….
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An abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity (outside the lung itself)….
The space that lies between the two layers of the pleura (lungs) and normally contains a thin film of fluid….
See thoracentesis….
A procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between the ribs in order to drain excess fluid. Also called a pleural tap….
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