Effusion

Pronunciation

Definition 1

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. (NCI Dictionary)

Definition 2

A collection of fluid in a body cavity. It may be the result of a non-neoplastic disorder (e.g. heart failure) or a tumor (e.g. carcinoma of the lung). -- 2003 (NCI Thesaurus)

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