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Acronyms that contain the term pleural effusion 

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TPE

Tuberculous Pleural Effusion

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TBPE

Tubercular Pleural Effusion

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PE

Pleural Effusion

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PLE

Pleural effusion

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What does pleural effusion mean?

Pleural effusion
Pleural effusion is excess fluid that accumulates between the two pleural layers, the fluid-filled space that surrounds the lungs. Excessive amounts of such fluid can impair breathing by limiting the expansion of the lungs during ventilation.

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