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Pleurectomy - Glossary

Glossary

Pleurectomy: Pleurectomy is a surgical procedure in which diseased part of the pleura is removed.

Pleural Effusion: Pleural effusion is the accumulation of fluid in the space between the two coverings (pleura) of the lung. The ability of the lung to expand is affected.

Mesothelioma: Mesothelioma is a type of rare cancer that develops in the mesothelium-a thin layer of tissue that surrounds many of the internal organs such as the lungs, heart and testis.

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