Pleural effusion is the grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE
Explanation: Pleural rub, not effusion, is the grating sound made when the two layers of the pleura rub together. A pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity preventing the lungs from fully expanding.

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