National Cancer Institute Thesaurus

Last uploaded: June 2, 2026
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Preferred Name

Pleural Effusion

Definitions
Increased amounts of fluid within the pleural cavity. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, and chest pain. It is usually caused by lung infections, congestive heart failure, pleural and lung tumors, connective tissue disorders, and trauma.
Synonyms
Pleural Effusion
Pleural effusion(s)
Pleural effusion
PLEURAL_EFFUSION
Pleural effusion, NOS
pleural effusion
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