What does pleural effusion mean?
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pleu·ral effu·sion
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Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates between the two pleural layers, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during ventilation.
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Pleural Effusion
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.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pleural effusion in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pleural effusion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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