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Other Body Fluids: Pleural, Pericardial, and Peritoneal Spaces



Definition

  • Under normal conditions, a very small amount of fluid (up to 50 mL) is present. This facilitates movement of membranes against each other. Abnormal fluid accumulation is called a serous ef...

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