hydrothorax

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Noun hydrothorax has 1 sense

hydrothorax - accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity (the space between the lungs and the walls of the chest) often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys
--₁ is a kind of congestion

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Hydrothorax

Noun: a medical condition characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, between the lungs and the chest walls.

Example sentence: The patient was diagnosed with hydrothorax after experiencing difficulty in breathing due to the fluid buildup in their chest.

Hydrothorax

Noun: a popular term used in some local fishing communities referring to the abnormal swelling of fish due to excessive water retention.

Example sentence: The fishermen were surprised to catch a fish with hydrothorax, as its abnormally bloated appearance indicated an underlying health issue.