hydrothorax
The presence of serous fluid in the pleural cavityThe presence of serous fluid (liquid) in the pleural cavity.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The presence of serous fluid (liquid) in the pleural cavity.
accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From hydro- + thorax.From hydro- + thorax.
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Forms
plural: hydrothoraxes / hydrothoraces| Singular | hydrothorax |
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uncountable
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable