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DictionarySeeeffusionEncyclopediaSeeEffusionpseudochylous effusion
effusion [ĕ-fu´zhun] 1. escape of a fluid into a part; exudation or transudation.2. an exudate or transudate.chyliform effusion see chylothorax.chylous effusion see chylothorax.pericardial effusion the accumulation of an abnormally large amount of pericardial fluid in the pericardium. Accumulated fluid from a pericardial effusion evacuated by the subxiphoid approach to pericardiocentesis. From Polaski and Tatro, 1996.pleural effusion see pleural effusion.pseudochylous effusion see chylothorax.pseudochylous effusion A milky pleural effusion mimicking chylothorax, associated with ↑ lipids–cholesterol or lecithin-globulin complexes, seen in chronic pulmonary effusions, as in TB, rheumatoid arthritis or empyema. Cf Chylous effusion. |