pleural (Meaning)
Wordnet
pleural (a)
of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax
Webster
pleural (a.)
Of or pertaining to the pleura or pleurae, or to the sides of the thorax.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleural
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pleural Sentence Examples
- The pleural effusion is putting pressure on his lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
- The patient has developed a pleural thickening as a result of the inflammation.
- The pleural space is filled with fluid, causing respiratory distress.
- The doctor performed a pleural tap to remove the excess fluid.
- The pleural membrane is lined with serosal cells that produce pleural fluid.
- The pleural cavity is bounded by the parietal and visceral pleura.
- A pleural biopsy revealed the presence of cancerous cells.
- The pleural thickening has restricted the patient's lung expansion.
- The pleural effusion was caused by a bacterial infection.
- The pleural space is a potential space that can become filled with fluid or air.
FAQs About the word pleural
of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thoraxOf or pertaining to the pleura or pleurae, or to the sides of the thorax.
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The pleural effusion is putting pressure on his lungs, making it difficult to breathe.
The patient has developed a pleural thickening as a result of the inflammation.
The pleural space is filled with fluid, causing respiratory distress.
The doctor performed a pleural tap to remove the excess fluid.
