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== Thoracentesis == '''Thoracentesis''' (pronounced thoh-ruh-sen-TEE-sis), also known as '''pleural tap''', is a

...procedures such as [[Lumbar Puncture|lumbar punctures]] or [[Thoracentesis|thoracentesis]]. ...e Old English word "tæppa", meaning "to draw off liquid". It has been used in the medical field to describe the process of removing fluid from the body s

...horax''' is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the [[pleural cavity]] (the space between the lung and the chest wall) due ...water, and "thorax" meaning chest. Thus, it literally translates to "water in the chest due to liver disease".

...nd ''thorax'' (chest). It refers to the accumulation of both air and fluid in the pleural cavity, the space between the [[lung]] and the chest wall. ...disease]], and certain medical procedures. It can also occur spontaneously in people with certain underlying health conditions.

...thor-ax) is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of blood in the [[pleural cavity]], the space between the chest wall and the lungs. A haemothorax is a type of [[pleural effusion]] where blood accumulates in the pleural cavity. This can occur due to injury or disease, and can lead t

...nced: tam-pon-ade) is a medical condition where fluid or blood accumulates in a cavity of the body, causing pressure on the surrounding organs. This can ...hich means to plug or to stop up. It was first used in the medical context in the 19th century.

...pleura," which means "side" or "rib" and the suffix "-itis," which is used in medical terminology to denote inflammation. The primary symptom of pleuritis is a sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that worsens with deep breathing, coughing, or sneezing. Other sy

...the space that surrounds the lungs. This condition can lead to difficulty in breathing and other respiratory complications. ...water, and "thorax" meaning chest. Thus, it literally translates to "water in the chest."

...is a medical condition characterized by an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the [[Pericardial cavity]], the space between the [[Pericardium|pericardial * [[Cardiac tamponade]]: A serious medical condition in which the accumulation of pericardial effusion fluid compresses the heart,

...ma''', is a medical condition characterized by the accumulation of [[pus]] in the [[pleural cavity]], the space between the [[lung]] and the [[chest wall ...ce, leading to an infection that causes pus to accumulate. This can result in a range of symptoms, including [[fever]], [[cough]], [[chest pain]], and [[

* [[Pleural effusion]]: This condition occurs when excess fluid builds up in the pleural space. * [[Pleural mesothelioma]]: This is a rare form of cancer that develops in the pleura.

Chest drainage management is indicated in cases of [[Pneumothorax]], [[Hemothorax]], [[Pleural Effusion]], and [[Empy * [[Thoracostomy]]: A surgical procedure to create an opening in the chest wall.

...are', which means 'to blow away'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 19th century. ...n (Medical)]]: The reduction of pressure on a part of the body, often used in the context of diving medicine.

...fusion may include [[shortness of breath]], [[chest pain]], and [[cough]]. In severe cases, it can lead to [[respiratory failure]]. ...a [[chest X-ray]] or [[CT scan]]. In some cases, a procedure known as a [[thoracentesis]] may be performed to remove and analyze the fluid.

...al empyema''', is a condition characterized by the accumulation of [[pus]] in the [[pleural cavity]] due to an infection. The term "pyothorax" is derived ...n the neck and the abdomen. Thus, "pyothorax" literally translates to "pus in the chest."

...the pleural surfaces during respiration. In addition, it also plays a role in immunity by containing white blood cells that help fight infections. * [[White blood cells]]: Cells of the immune system that are involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders.