fibrothorax

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Fibrosis of the pleural space surrounding the lungs. It can have several causes, including hemothorax, pleural effusion, and tuberculosis.

Word forms

fibrothorax

Etymology

From fibro- + thorax.

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