pleurodeses

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A form of pleurodesis — The production of adhesions in the pleural cavity, typically by the use of sclerosing agents or surgical abrasion, used especially in the treatment of recurrent pneumothorax, pleural effusion and chylothorax.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of pleurodesis
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“pleurodeses.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pleurodeses. Accessed November 4, 2026.

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