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effusion

[ih-fyoo-zhuhn] / ɪˈfju ʒən /


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AOM is often confused with otitis media with effusion, or fluid behind the ear, a condition that generally does not involve bacteria and does not benefit from antimicrobial treatment.

From Science Daily Mar. 4, 2024

One of the first patients to spark her interest in female health was a lioness with pericardial effusion, or fluid in the sac around her heart.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 14, 2022

Sure, the shrub’s summer effusion of hundreds of florets clustered into each of the many giant flower heads had been arresting, a crowd-pleasing moment.

From Seattle Times Aug. 11, 2022

Mrs Pearson had been admitted for pleural effusion, or water on the lungs.

From BBC Jun. 17, 2022

And there had been the effusion of the post-game ritual, screams and catcalls followed by eager plans for the glorious remainder of Friday night.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger




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