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PLEURAL EFFUSION

\plˈɜːɹə͡l ɪfjˈuːʒən], \plˈɜːɹə‍l ɪfjˈuːʒən], \p_l_ˈɜː_ɹ_əl ɪ_f_j_ˈuː_ʒ_ə_n]\

Definitions of PLEURAL EFFUSION

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Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces. It is a sign of disease and not a diagnosis in itself.

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