adjective
- relating to or characterized by empyema; containing or affected by pus in a body cavity
Usage: medical term; typically used in clinical or anatomical contexts
Examples
- The patient presented with an empyemic pleural effusion requiring drainage.
- Imaging revealed empyemic changes in the pericardial sac.
- The empyemic fluid was sent for culture and sensitivity testing.
- Empyemic conditions often develop as complications of pneumonia or infection.
- The surgeon drained the empyemic collection to relieve the patient's symptoms.