pleurodesis
/plʊəˈrɒdɪsɪs/ /plʊˈrɒdɪsɪs/ /plɔːˈrɒdɪsɪs/Medicine
noun
The creation of adhesions in the pleural cavity, typically by the introduction of an irritant substance, used especially in the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Also: the condition created by this procedure; adhesion between the parietal and visceral pleurae (rare ).
Origin
1940s; earliest use found in Thorax. From pleuro- + ancient Greek δέσις binding together.
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