empyema
/ˌɛmpaɪˈimə/
noun
- A medical condition in which pus collects in a body cavity, especially the pleural space around the lungs.
- The doctor explained that empyema can be a complication of pneumonia.
- Treatment for empyema often involves antibiotics and draining the pus.
- The patient was diagnosed with empyema after the chest X-ray showed fluid buildup.