Accumulation of fluid in the pleural space is called
A) an abscess.
B) pleurisy.
C) flail chest.
D) pleural effusion.

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Pleural effusion is accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.A lung abscess is a circumscribed area of suppuration and lung tissue destruction.Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura that often manifests with pain on inspiration,fever,and chills.Flail chest is the fracture of several consecutive ribs.

Accumulation of Fluid in the Pleural Space Is Called