Accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities is called:
A) ascites.
B) thoracentesis.
C) hemoptysis.
D) emphysema.
E) hydrorrhea.

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Ascites is the term used to describe the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity, while thoracentesis refers to the removal of fluid from the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. Hemoptysis is the coughing up of blood or blood-stained sputum, emphysema is a lung condition characterized by the destruction of the lung tissue, and hydrorrhea refers to the excessive flow of watery fluid. None of these terms describe the accumulation of fluid in the abdominal and thoracic cavities as specifically as ascites does.

Accumulation of Fluid in the Abdominal and Thoracic Cavities Is