empyema (redirected from empyemic)

em·py·e·ma  (mp-m)

n. pl. em·py·e·ma·ta (-m-t)

The presence of pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity.

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[Medieval Latin empyma, from Greek empuma, from empuein, to suppurate; see p- in Indo-European roots.]

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empy·emic adj.

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empyema

the collecting of pus in one of the cavities of the body, especially in the cavity containing the lungs.

See also: Disease and Illness

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empyema - a collection of pus in a body cavity (especially in the lung cavity) inflammatory disease - a disease characterized by inflammation purulent pleurisy - a collection of pus in the lung cavity