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Haemothorax (Noun)

Meaning

Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest).

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient was diagnosed with a haemothorax after a severe chest injury from the car accident.
  • A haemothorax can put pressure on the lungs and make it difficult to breathe.
  • The doctor inserted a chest tube to drain the blood that had accumulated in the haemothorax.
  • In severe cases of haemothorax, surgery may be required to repair any damaged blood vessels.
  • The haemothorax was treated promptly, but the patient still experienced significant complications due to the initial blood loss.

Synonyms

  • Hemothorax

Hypernyms

  • Congestion
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