HealthAugust 13, 2026

empyema

em-py-EE-muh

Definition

A condition characterized by the collection of pus within a body cavity or space, which in this article is discussed as a potential serious complication following cranial surgery.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'empyema,' meaning 'abscess' or 'suppuration,' which is formed from 'en-' (in) and 'pyon' (pus). It entered English in the 17th century to describe the medical accumulation of pus.

In the news

The article lists empyema as one of the specific, severe postoperative complications that researchers monitored for in patients who underwent cranial duraplasty.

Sawai Man Singh Medical College and Hospital: Natural vs. synthetic grafts - which is the better choice for cranial duraplasty?

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