pleural fluid

Introduction

Fluid within the pleural space.

Increased amounts are associated with pleural effusion.

Obtaining pleural fluid is called thoracentesis.

See pleural effusion for analysis.

More general terms

• body fluid

Additional terms

• pleural effusion
• thoracentesis (pleuracentesis, pleurocentesis, pleural tap, transthoracic needle aspiration ,thoracocentesis)