em·py·e·ma ( m p -  m )n. pl. em·py·e·ma·ta (-m -t) The presence of pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity. [Medieval Latin empy ma, from Greek empuma, from empuein, to suppurate; see p - in Indo-European roots.]em py·emic adj. |
empyema [ˌɛmpaɪˈiːmə]
n pl -emata [-ˈiːmətə], -emas
(Medicine / Pathology) a collection of pus in a body cavity, esp in the chest
[from Medieval Latin, from Greek empuēma abscess, from empuein to suppurate, from puon pus]
empyemic adj
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
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  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 |
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