Pleural effusion
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| Pleural effusion | |
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| Term | Pleural effusion |
| Short definition | a buildup of fluid between the membranes that line the lungs and chest cavity (the pleura); causes compression of the lungs, which leads to breathing difficulty |
| Type | Medical term |
| Specialty | General |
| Language | English |
| Source | AMA |
| Comments | |
Pleural effusion (definition) a buildup of fluid between the membranes that line the lungs and chest cavity (the pleura); causes compression of the lungs, which leads to breathing difficulty
==Pleural effusion (overview)==