VIP Class Notes (Nemo)

Vocabulary

Pleural Effusion. Definition. Pleural effusion occurs when too much fluid collects in the pleural space (the space between the two layers of the pleura). It is commonly known as “water on the lungs.”. It is characterized by shortness of breath, chest pain, gastric discomfort (dyspepsia), and cough.

Pulmonary edema-肺水肿

complication (n): an extra medical problem that makes it more difficult to treat an existing illness
并发症
If there are no complications, the doctor says that she’ll be able to come home within two weeks.
如果没有并发症的话，医生说她两周内就可以出院了。

angina pectoris-心绞痛

pectoral (adj):of the chest
胸部的
He flexed his pectoral muscles.
他活动了一下胸部肌肉。

intrapleural (adj): 胸膜间的 In or of the space between the two layers of the PLEURA. The space is normally occupied by a thin layer of lubricating fluid.
Intrapleural space, intrapleural pressure,

undetectable viral load-无法检测的病毒载量

operating theatre(n)(US operating room)
a special room in which people are operated on in a hospital
手术室

stitch up the wound-缝合伤口

Pronunciation

pleural- /ˈplʊr.əl/
Effusion-/ɪˈfjuː.ʒən/