English » Polish

Translations for „mediastinum“ in the English » Polish Dictionary (Go to Polish » English)

mediastinum N

User Entry

- Reedit this entry
- Recommend deletion

mediastinum

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

The inferior mediastinum is exposed to the level of the anterior aspect of the descending aorta. en.wikipedia.org

These are somewhat cone-shaped, being broad at their bases at the surface of the gland, and becoming narrower as they converge to the mediastinum. en.wikipedia.org

The thoracic cavity is further separated into the pleural cavity which contains the lungs and the superior mediastinum which includes the pericardial (heart) cavity. en.wikipedia.org

The pleura in this situation could be considered to include the surface linings of the chest wall, lungs, mediastinum, and diaphragm. en.wikipedia.org

The heart sits in the chest, in the mediastinum contained in the thoracic cavity of the thorax. en.wikipedia.org

These symptoms are very non-specific, and can be caused by other types of tumor in the lung or mediastinum more generally, and by other conditions. en.wikipedia.org

However, it has low specificity, as many other conditions can cause a widening of the mediastinum on chest x-ray. en.wikipedia.org

With infectious etiologies, a widened mediastinum is a classic hallmark sign of anthrax infection. en.wikipedia.org

They may also occur in other sites, such as the mediastinum, the liver and the gastrointestinal tract. en.wikipedia.org

Common sites include the head, neck and mediastinum. en.wikipedia.org

Would you like to add some words, phrases or translations?

Submit a new entry.

Browse the dictionary

English

Look up "mediastinum" in other languages

Choose your language Deutsch | English | Español | Français | Italiano | Polski | Português | Русский | Slovenščina