n.〈拉〉中隔，纵隔

The mediastinum is the central compartment of the chest, situated between the lungs.
中译：胸腔中部即纵隔，位于两肺之间。
In the CT scan, there was an enlargement of the anterior mediastinum, indicating possible pathology.
中译：CT扫描显示前纵隔有肿大现象，提示可能存在病理性问题。
The thymus gland is a primary lymphoid organ located in the anterior mediastinum.
中译：胸腺是位于前纵隔的主要淋巴器官。
A mass in the middle mediastinum can compress the trachea and cause respiratory distress.
中译：中纵隔内的肿块可能压迫气管并引起呼吸困难。
Superior vena cava syndrome results from compression of the superior vena cava within the superior mediastinum.
中译：上腔静脉综合征是由上纵隔内上腔静脉受压所导致的。
Cardiac catheterization is a procedure where a catheter is inserted into the mediastinum to reach the heart.
中译：心脏造影是一种将导管插入纵隔以抵达心脏的医疗操作。
Lymphoma often presents with enlarged lymph nodes in the posterior mediastinum on chest imaging studies.
中译：淋巴瘤在胸部影像学检查中常常表现为后纵隔淋巴结肿大。
The esophagus passes through the posterior mediastinum before entering the diaphragm.
中译：食管穿过后纵隔后再进入膈肌。
Mediastinitis is inflammation of the tissues in the mediastinum, usually caused by infection.
中译：纵隔炎是指纵隔内组织发生炎症，通常由感染引起。
Displacement of the mediastinum to one side may be a sign of tension pneumothorax or massive hemothorax.
中译：纵隔向一侧偏移可能是张力性气胸或大量血胸的症状。