empyema
a collection of pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity.
Origin of empyema
1- Also called pyothorax.
Other words from empyema
- em·py·e·mic, adjective
Words Nearby empyema
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How to use empyema in a sentence
(c) Decomposition of exudates anywhere in the body, as in empyema, bronchiectasis, and large tuberculous cavities.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddEmpima (empyema) is the hawking-up of sanies, with infection of the lung and a sanious habit.
Gilbertus Anglicus | Henry Ebenezer HandersonKoch advises to conduct this lung surgery after the manner of operating empyema.
Prof. Koch's Method to Cure Tuberculosis Popularly Treated | Max BirnbaumIf the spirits be thinner than air, how are they held by the tunic of the lung, since this lets pass the pus and serum of empyema?
Harvey's Views on the Use of the Circulation of the Blood | John G. CurtisWhen three to six months have passed without any trace of secretion, the empyema may be considered cured.
British Dictionary definitions for empyema
/ (ˌɛmpaɪˈiːmə) /
a collection of pus in a body cavity, esp in the chest
Origin of empyema
1Derived forms of empyema
- empyemic, adjective
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