Pleural effusion definition. A pleural effusion is a buildup of fluid in the pleural space, an area between the layers of tissue that line the lungs and the chest cavity. It may also be referred to as effusion or pulmonary effusion.
Muscle is made up of approximately 70% water, whereas fat consists of on 25% water. Proper hydration adds weight to existing muscle, which allows that muscle to work more efficiently, which as a result burns off fat. The more muscle you build, the more water you will need to consume. 8. Water for bodybuilders looking to lose fat, can be an effective appetite suppressant.
Contrary to what one might think, fatty tissue contains less percentage of water per volume than does muscle tissue. One pound of muscle has more water in it than one pound of fat. So the less lean a person is, the less their body weight is made up of water. In extreme obesity, the percentage of water in the body has been measured to reach as low as 45%. Due to physiology, an average, fit and trim adult woman generally has somewhat more fat tissue than does a man of similar fitness and age.