pleural effusion
noun
1
: an exudation of fluid from the blood or lymph into a pleural cavity
2
: an exudate in a pleural cavity
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“Pleural effusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pleural%20effusion. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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