what is a effusion
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Effusion Definition, Types, Causes, Symptoms, Treatment Effusion Definition. Effusion is the term for accumulation of fluid in a body cavity particularly within the cranial cavity, in the middle ear, around the lungs, around the heart, in the abdomen (peritoneal cavity) and in the joint spaces. It is also referred to as fluid retention or water retention because most of the fluid is composed of water.
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Pleural Effusion (Fluid In the Chest or On the Lung) A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity. It may also be referred to as effusion or pulmonary effusion. The type of fluid that forms a pleural effusion may be categorized as either transudate or exudate.
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- With test tube in the test tube rack, carefully lift the pipette containing the acid from the graduated cylinder and place the tip. approximately 2 cm above the sample of zinc in the test tube. Gently squeeze until the majority of the HCl is in the test tube. Place empty pipette back in graduated cylinder.
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Pleural Effusion A pleural effusion is not normal. It is not a disease but rather a complication of an underlying illness. Extra fluid (effusion) can occur for a variety of reasons. Common classification systems divide pleural effusions based on the chemistry composition of the fluid and what causes the effusion to be formed. Two classifications are 1) transudate pleural effusions; and 2) exudate pleural effusions.
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puff puff. 1  a short, quick blast, as of wind or breath. 2  an abrupt emission of air, smoke, vapor, etc. 3  an act of inhaling and exhaling, as on a cigarette or pipe; whiff. 4  the sound of an abrupt emission of air, vapor, etc. 5  a small quantity of vapor, smoke, etc., emitted at one blast. 6  an inflated or distended part of a thing; swelling; protuberance.
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What is a left mastoid effusion and a cystic lession A mastoid effusion is the presence of fluid in the region of the mastoid bone. This can be sterile (harmless fluid) or it can be purulent (pus-like). Both create pain in the area of the ear and behind the hear. This is seen as a complication of middle ear infections.
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Joint effusion This article is dedicated to the humble joint effusion, particularly the plain radiographic appearances. A joint effusion is defined as an increased amount of fluid within the synovial compartment of a joint.There is normally only a small physiological amount of fluid. Abnormal fluid accumulation can result from inflammation, infection (i.e. pus) or trauma and may be an exudate, transudate, blood and/or fat.he sail sign is the key to recognising an elbow joint effusion. On a lateral radiograph, an effusion causes displacement of the anterior and posterior fat pads surrounding the distal humerus.
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- A pericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium, which is the sac surrounding the heart. Pericardial effusions are associated with many different medical conditions.
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pleural effusion When either too much fluid forms or something prevents its removal, the result is an excess of pleural fluid—an effusion. The most common causes are disease of the heart or lungs, and inflammation or infection of the pleura. Pleural effusion itself is not a disease as much as a result of many different diseases.
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Pericardial effusion Pericardial effusion. Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart) is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pericardial cavity. Because of the limited amount of space in the pericardial cavity, fluid accumulation leads to an increased intrapericardial pressure which can negatively affect heart function. A pericardial effusion with enough pressure to adversely affect heart function is called cardiac tamponade.
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Pleural Effusion The pleura are two thin, moist membranes around the lungs. The inner layer is attached to the lungs. The outer layer is attached to the ribs. Pleural effusion is the buildup of excess fluid in the space between the pleura.
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Otitis media with effusion Otitis media with effusion (OME) is thick or sticky fluid behind the eardrum in the middle ear. It occurs without an ear infection. The Eustachian tube connects the inside of the ear to the back of the throat. This tube helps drain fluid to prevent it from building up in the ear. The fluid drains from the tube and is swallowed. Otitis media with effusion (OME) and ear infections are connected in two ways: After most ear infections have been treated, fluid (an effusion) remains in the middle ear for a few days or weeks.
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pleural effusion emanating from or pertaining to the pleura. pleural effusion. accumulation of fluid in the space between the membrane encasing the lung and that lining the thoracic cavity. The normal pleural space contains only a small amount of fluid to prevent friction as the lung expands and deflates.leural effusion. the presence of fluid in the pleural space, between the membrane encasing the lung and that lining the thoracic cavity; types include chylothorax, hemothorax, hydrothorax, and pyothorax (empyema).
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- The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the surface of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall outside the lungs. In pleural effusions, fluid accumulates in the space between the layers of pleura. pleural effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid around the lung. Pleural effusions can result from many medical conditions. Most pleural effusions are not serious by themselves, but some require treatment to avoid problems.
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effusion Physics. the flow of a gas through a small orifice at such density that the mean distance between the molecules is large compared with the diameter of the orifice. Origin of effusion.
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Effusion The image in the left shows effusion, where the image on the right shows diffusion. Effusion occurs through an orifice smaller than the mean path of the particles in motion where diffusion occurs through an opening in which multiple particles can flow through simultaneously.
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Pleural Effusion (Fluid In the Chest or On the Lung) Pleural effusion definition. A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity.It may also be referred to as effusion or pulmonary effusion.leural effusion definition. A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity.
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What Is The Difference Between Diffusion and Effusion? When a volume of gas is opened to another volume with less pressure, the gas can either diffuse or effuse into the container. The main difference between diffusion and effusion is the barrier between the two volumes. Effusion occurs when there is a barrier with one or many small holes that prevent the gas to expand into the new volume unless a gas molecule happens to travel through the hole.
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- A pericardial effusion is an abnormal amount of fluid between the heart and the pericardium, which is the sac surrounding the heart. Pericardial effusions are associated with many different medical conditions.n people with a pericardial effusion that's not due to pericarditis, there are often no symptoms. Large, serious pericardial effusions may cause symptoms including: 1  Shortness of breath. 2  Palpitations (sensation that the heart is pounding or beating fast). 3  Light-headedness or passing out. 4  Cool, clammy skin.
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- Effusion is the process in which a gas escapes through a small hole. This occurs if the diameter of the hole is considerably smaller than the mean free path of the molecules. According to Graham's law, the rate at which gases effuse (i.e., how many molecules pass through the hole per second) is dependent on their molecular weight.
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What Is a Pleural Effusion? Causes of Pleural Effusions. The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the surface of the lungs and the inside of the chest wall outside the lungs. In pleural effusions, fluid accumulates in the space between the layers of pleura. Normally, only teaspoons of watery fluid are present in the pleural space, allowing the lungs to move smoothly within the chest cavity during breathing. Numerous medical conditions can cause pleural effusions.
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Tuff Tuff (from the Italian tufo) is a type of rock made of volcanic ash ejected from a vent during a volcanic eruption. Following ejection and deposition, the ash is compacted into a solid rock in a process called consolidation. Tuff is sometimes called tufa, particularly when used as construction material, although tufa also refers to a quite different rock. Rock that contains greater than 50% tuff is considered tuffaceous. Tuff is a relatively soft rock, so it has been used for construction since ancient times.
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Effluent Effluent is an outflowing of water or gas from a natural body of water, or from a manmade structure. Effluent, in engineering, is the stream exiting a chemical reactor. Effluent is defined by the United States Environmental Protection Agency as wastewater - treated or untreated - that flows out of a treatment plant, sewer, or industrial outfall. Generally refers to wastes discharged into surface waters.
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Lake Okeechobee Open swing bridge on Lake Okeechobee in Florida.FL Stock/Alamy. The lake is about 35 miles (55 km) long with a shoreline of 135 miles (220 km) and, including several small islands, covers an area of about 730 square miles (1,900 square km).
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Pleural Effusion A pleural effusion means that there is a build-up of fluid between a lung and the chest wall. The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the inside of the chest wall and covers the lungs. There is normally a tiny amount of fluid between the two layers of pleura.