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Is fluid on the lungs linked to cancer?
Yes, fluid around the lungs can be caused by cancer. A doctor will perform a Thoracentesis to determine the cause of the fluid's presence.
Which fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture?
Cerebrospinal fluid is obtained by lumbar puncture.
What is the medical term meaning surgical puncture of the pleural cavity to remove fluid?
The medical term for surgical puncture of the pleural cavity to remove fluid is thoracentesis. This procedure involves inserting a needle through the chest wall to drain excess fluid from around the lungs for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
Which technology caused blindness and build up of fluid in the lungs in the world war 1?
Mustard Gas
What is a surgical puncture of a joint to remove fluid?
Arthrocentesis is the term meaning surgical puncture of a joint. This procedure is usually done to remove fluid for analysis or to increase comfort.
Procedure formed where cerebrospinal fluid can be withdrawn without damage to the spinal cord?
a spinal tap, or lumbar puncture
What would puncture your lung your ribs or your spine?
Lungs; your ribs and spine would break.
Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin such as nail a piece of glass a weapon or other debris?
A puncture.
Is a wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin?
Puncture
What is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity?
-centesis is the medical terminology combining form meaning surgical withdrawal of fluid from a body cavity. So arthorcentesis is withdrawal of fluid from a joint, and tympanocentesis is withdrawal of fluid from behind the eardrum.
What causes a headache after a lumbar puncture?
It is caused by a decreased CSF pressure related to a small leak of CSF through the puncture site.
What produces lubricating fluid that reduces friction when the lungs expand?
The pleura, a membrane that surrounds the lungs, produces a lubricating fluid called pleural fluid. This fluid reduces friction between the lungs and the chest wall when the lungs expand and contract during breathing.
