An abnormal collection of fluid in hollow spaces or between tissues of the body. For example, a pleural effusion is a collection of fluid between the two layers … [Read more...]
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edema
Swelling caused by excess fluid in body tissues. … [Read more...]
duct
In medicine, a tube or vessel of the body through which fluids pass. … [Read more...]
drain
In medicine, to remove fluid as it collects; or, a tube or wick-like device used to remove fluid from a body cavity, wound, or infected area. … [Read more...]
discharge
In medicine, a fluid that comes out of the body. Discharge can be normal or a sign of disease. Discharge also means release of a patient from care. … [Read more...]
centesis
1) puncture or perforation2) the act of puncturing a body cavity or organ with a hollow needle in order to draw out fluid … [Read more...]
indium In 111 pentetate
A sterile, non-pyrogenic, isotonic solution of radioactive indium In 111 diethylenetriamine pentaacetate (DTPA). When administered intrathecally, indium In 111 … [Read more...]
stage I ovarian germ cell tumor
The tumor is found in one or both ovaries. Stage I ovarian germ cell tumor is divided into stages IA, IB, and IC. In stage IA, cancer is found in a single … [Read more...]
stage I ovarian low malignant potential tumor
The tumor is found in one or both ovaries. Stage I is divided into stages IA, IB, and IC. In stage IA, the tumor is found in a single ovary. In stage IB, the … [Read more...]
stage I ovarian epithelial cancer
Cancer that began in tissue covering the ovary and is found in one or both of the ovaries. Stage I is divided into stages IA, IB, and … [Read more...]