Pus in the Chest (Pleural Space) Is Known as

question 11

Multiple Choice

Pus in the chest (pleural space) is known as

• A) pneumoconiosis
• B) pleuritis
• C) pyothorax
• D) pneumothorax

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Definitions:

Reference Laboratory

A specialized lab that performs testing beyond the scope of routine clinical laboratories, often for complex or uncommon tests.

Control Samples

Standard or reference samples used in experiments to ensure that the results are due to the condition being tested rather than other variables.

Standard

A specimen for which test values are already known; used to calibrate test equipment.

Medical Assistant

A healthcare professional who supports the work of physicians and other health professionals, usually in a clinic setting, through a variety of tasks.