Definitions for empyema
ˌɛm piˈi mə, -paɪ-empye·ma

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. empyemanoun

   a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. empyemanoun

   A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyemanoun

   A collection of purulent matter in any part whatsoever; generally used to signify that in the cavity of the breast only, and which sometimes happens upon the opening of abscesses, or ulcerations of the lungs, or membranes inclosing the breast. John Quincy

   Etymology: ἐμϖύημα.

   An empyema, or a collection of purulent matter in the breast, if not suddenly cured, doth undoubtedly impel the patient into a phthisical consumption. Gideon Harvey, on Consumptions.

   There is likewise a consumption from an empyema, after an inflammation of the lungs; which may be known from a weight upon the diaphragm, oppression of the lungs, a difficulty of breathing, and inability to lie on one side, which is that which is sound. John Arbuthnot, on Diet.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyema

   An empyema () is a collection or gathering of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity. For example, pleural empyema is empyema of the pleural cavity. It must be differentiated from an abscess, which is a collection of pus in a newly formed cavity. The term is from Greek ἐμπύημα, "abscess".

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1. empyema

   Empyema is a medical condition that occurs when pus accumulates within a naturally existing anatomical cavity in the body, most commonly the pleural space between the lungs and the chest wall. It is typically a complication of pneumonia and is characterized by symptoms such as fever, chills, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Empyema can be life-threatening if not treated promptly and requires medical treatment such as antibiotics and in some cases, surgery to remove the pus.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyemanoun

   a collection of blood, pus, or other fluid, in some cavity of the body, especially that of the pleura

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. , from to suppurate; in + pus.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyema

   em-pi-ē′ma, n. a collection of pus in the pleura. [Gr.,—em (=en), in, and pyon, pus.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyema

   a medical term signifying a diseased condition of the chest, in which pus accumulates in the pleura, cures of which are sometimes effected by drawing off the pus by means of tubes.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Empyema

   Presence of pus in a hollow organ or body cavity.

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1. • Inflammatory Disease

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of empyema in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of empyema in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=empyema
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Empyema
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=empyema
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empyema
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/empyema
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=empyema
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Empyema