Effusion - Wikipedia In medical terminology, an effusion refers to accumulation of fluid in an anatomic space, usually without loculation Specific examples include subdural, mastoid, pericardial and pleural effusions
Definition of effusion - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms An abnormal collection of fluid in hollow spaces or between tissues of the body For example, a pleural effusion is a collection of fluid between the two layers of membrane covering the lungs
Effusion | definition of effusion by Medical dictionary effusion 1 Movement of fluid from its usual situation, to form a collection elsewhere 2 The collection of fluid in an abnormal site, as in a pleural effusion, a pericardial effusion or a joint effusion
Effusion: Overview, Symptoms, and Treatments | Diagnosis Pad Effusion refers to the accumulation of excess fluid in a body cavity or space, often as a result of inflammation, injury, or disease This condition can occur in various parts of the body, including the lungs, heart, abdomen, and joints
Effusion (Concept Id: C0013687) - National Center for Biotechnology . . . Optimizing the management of complicated pleural effusion: From intrapleural agents to surgery Sorino C, Mondoni M, Lococo F, Marchetti G, Feller-Kopman DRespir Med 2022 Jan;191:106706 Epub 2021 Nov 26 doi: 10 1016 j rmed 2021 106706 PMID: 34896966 Transitory effusive-constrictive pericarditis
Understanding Effusion: Causes, Symptoms, and Management Effusion, in a medical context, refers to the abnormal accumulation of fluid in a body cavity or space This excess fluid buildup can occur in various areas of the body, such as the pleural cavity around the lungs