Meaning of pseudochylothorax | Babel Free
Definitions
A cholesterol-rich pleural effusion associated with chronic inflammatory disorders.
Examples
“Pseudochylothorax (PCT) is a rare form⟳ of pleural effusion (PE), also called chyliform or cholesterol PE, and is characterized by its high cholesterol content and milky pleural fluid (PF). PCT and chylothorax both classically have⟳ a turbid or milky appearance due to their high lipid content. Apart from that, their etiologies, pathogenesis, and clinical implications differ⟳, making it important to distinguish between them.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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