Pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity, is called:
A) empyema.
B) emphysema.
C) epistaxis.
D) rhonchus.
A
Explanation: A) Correct.
B) Emphysema is a chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
C) Epistaxis is a nosebleed.
D) A rhonchus is a rattling sound in the throat or chest.
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