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Pleural effusion
Pronunciation
Definition 1
An abnormal collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue (pleura) lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. It is usually caused by lung infections, congestive heart failure, pleural and lung tumors, connective tissue disorders, and trauma. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
A disorder characterized by an increase in amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough and marked chest discomfort. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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