A pleural effusion caused by fluid in the pleural cavity is called a(n) ________. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

hydrothorax
A hydrothorax is a pleural effusion caused by fluid in the pleural cavity.

Health Professions

You might also like to view...

The best sources of referrals for consultants are:

a. individuals whom the consultant knows professionally and personally b. trade journals c. AHIMA d. online blogs

Health Professions

Describe what a Health Information Exchange (HIE) is and think critically based on your understanding of the technology to provide at least one example suggesting how such a system could benefit a patient

Health Professions