pleural fluid
[ˈplʊrəl ˈfluːɪd]
nounpl: pleural fluids
líquido pleural
1. A thin layer of serous fluid that lubricates the space between the lungs and the chest wall, allowing smooth movement during breathing
The doctor ordered a thoracentesis to analyze the pleural fluid and determine the cause of the patient's breathlessness.
O médico pediu uma toracocentese para analisar o líquido pleural e determinar a causa da falta de ar do paciente.
2. In pathology, an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space that may indicate infection, inflammation, malignancy, or other medical conditions
The chest X-ray revealed an excess of pleural fluid consistent with pneumonia.
A radiografia de tórax revelou excesso de líquido pleural consistente com pneumonia.
This is a medical/clinical term used uniformly in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in hospital settings and medical education. The term is essential in pulmonology and internal medicine practices. There are no significant cultural variations in its usage between Brazil and the United States, as it adheres to international medical terminology standards.
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