pleural tap
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pleural effusion
An abnormal build-up of fluid in the pleural cavity (outside the lung itself)….
News: Show You Care With a Tap of Your Smartphone
…photo in the centre of a daffodil makes for a fun social media post!” Ms Clift said. “A quick tap on your smartphone allows you to show your social network that you care about beating cancer, inviting them to participate…
News: Take on women’s cancers with a tap of your smartphone
…directly. Cancer Council Queensland spokesperson Katie Clift said supporting the 3900 Queensland women diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer this year had never been easier. “A quick tap on your smartphone allows you to show your social network that you…
spinal tap
See lumbar puncture….
pleural cavity
The space that lies between the two layers of the pleura (lungs) and normally contains a thin film of fluid….
thoracentesis
A procedure in which a hollow needle is inserted between the ribs in order to drain excess fluid. Also called a pleural tap….
lumbar puncture
A test where a needle is inserted into the spinal column to collect fluid. Also called a spinal tap.