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单词 pleurodesis
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Definition of pleurodesis in English:

pleurodesis

noun plʊəˈrɒdɪsɪsplʊˈrɒdɪsɪsplɔːˈrɒdɪsɪs
Medicine

  • The creation of adhesions in the pleural cavity, typically by the introduction of an irritant substance, used especially in the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Also: the condition created by this procedure; adhesion between the parietal and visceral pleurae (rare).

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Thorax. From pleuro- + ancient Greek δέσις binding together.

 
 

Definition of pleurodesis in US English:

pleurodesis

noun
Medicine

  • The creation of adhesions in the pleural cavity, typically by the introduction of an irritant substance, used especially in the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Also: the condition created by this procedure; adhesion between the parietal and visceral pleurae (rare).

Origin

1940s; earliest use found in Thorax. From pleuro- + ancient Greek δέσις binding together.

 
 
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