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Meaning of empyema | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ɛm.pʌɪˈiː.mə/

Definitions

A collection of pus within a naturally existing anatomical cavity (as opposed to an abscess, which occurs in a newly formed cavity).

Equivalents

Deutsch Empyem
Ελληνικά εμπύημα
Español empiema
Suomi empyeema
Français empyème
Italiano empiema
日本語 蓄膿症
Nederlands empyeem
Polski ropniak
Português empiema
Svenska empyem
Türkçe ampiyem

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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