hydrothorax

hy·dro·tho·rax

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy-druh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
- /ˌhaɪ drəˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/
- /hˈaɪdrəθˌɔːraks/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-druh-thawr-aks, -thohr-]
- /ˌhaɪ drəˈθɔr æks, -ˈθoʊr-/

Definitions of hydrothorax word

noun hydrothorax the presence of serous fluid in one or both pleural cavities. 1
noun hydrothorax The condition of having fluid in the pleural cavity. 1
noun hydrothorax an accumulation of fluid in one or both pleural cavities, often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys 0
noun hydrothorax a condition marked by the accumulation of watery fluid in the pleural cavity 0
noun hydrothorax (medicine) The presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. 0

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Origin of hydrothorax

First appearance:

before 1785

One of the 44% newest English words

First recorded in 1785-95; hydro-1 + thorax

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Parts of speech for Hydrothorax

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hydrothorax popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hydrothorax usage trend in Literature

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