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Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is called

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pneumothorax

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haemothorax

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pleuritis

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B haemothorax
Accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity is called haemothorax.
Presence of air in the pleural cavity is called pneumothorax.
Inflammation of pleura is called pleuritis.

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