fluid removal
[ˈfluːɪd rɪˈmuːvəl]
nounpl: fluid removals
remoção de fluido
1. The process of extracting or draining liquid substances from a body, container, or system
The doctor recommended fluid removal to relieve pressure in the patient's lungs.
O médico recomendou a remoção de fluido para aliviar a pressão nos pulmões do paciente.
2. A medical or surgical procedure to eliminate accumulated liquid (such as blood, pus, or serous fluid) from body cavities or tissues
Emergency fluid removal was performed to treat the patient's pleural effusion.
A remoção emergencial de fluido foi realizada para tratar o derrame pleural do paciente.
3. In industrial or mechanical contexts, the process of extracting or disposing of liquid from equipment or systems
Regular fluid removal is necessary to maintain the efficiency of the cooling system.
A remoção regular de fluido é necessária para manter a eficiência do sistema de refrigeração.
This is primarily medical terminology used in both American and Brazilian healthcare settings. In Brazil, 'remoção de fluido' and 'drenagem de fluido' are interchangeable terms commonly used in hospitals and clinics. The procedure is standard in emergency medicine, pulmonology, and surgery. In the USA, the term is used across all medical specialties, with specific procedures like thoracentesis or paracentesis being more precise medical terms.
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