An abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space is a:
A) pleural abscess.
B) pleural effusion.
C) pyothorax.
D) pneumothorax.

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Pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the intrapleural space. A pleural abscess is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity. Pyothorax is another term for a pleural empyema, which is a collection of pus in the pleural space. A pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural cavity.

An Abnormal Accumulation of Fluid in the Intrapleural Space Is