Body Fluids
Urinalysis and Body
Fluids Review 517
TERM DEFINITION
Effusion
Serous fluid
Pericardial fluid
(pericardiocentesis fluid)
Peritoneal fluid
(abdominal fluid, ascitic fluid)
Pleural fluid
(chest fluid, thoracentesis fluid,
empyema fluid)
Synovial fluid
(joint fluid)
Abnormal accumulation of fluid in body cavity. Classified as transudate or exudate.Fluid contained in pericardial, peritoneal, & pleural cavities.Fluid surrounding heart.Fluid in abdominal cavity.Fluid surrounding lungs.Fluid in joints.