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pleurisy with effusion |
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pleurisy /pleu·ri·sy/ (ploor´ĭ-se) inflammation of the pleura.pleurit´ic adhesive pleurisy fibrinous p. dry pleurisy fibrinous p. pleurisy with effusion that marked by serous exudation. fibrinous pleurisy a type with fibrinous adhesions between the visceral and parietal pleurae, obliterating part or all of the pleural space. interlobular pleurisy a form enclosed between the lobes of the lung. plastic pleurisy fibrinous p. purulent pleurisy empyema (2). serous pleurisy that marked by free exudation of fluid. suppurative pleurisy empyema (2). wet pleurisy p. with effusion. pleurisy with effusion Etymology: Gk, pleura + itis, inflammation; L, effundere, to pour out pleurisy in which there is an accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space. The fluid has a high specific gravity as a result of a high concentration of fibrin and clots. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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