pleuras (Meaning)
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pleuras (pl.)
of Pleura
Synonyms & Antonyms of pleuras
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pleuras Sentence Examples
- The pleuras are thin, transparent membranes that line the chest cavity.
- The visceral pleura covers the lungs, while the parietal pleura lines the chest wall.
- The pleuras produce a lubricating fluid that allows the lungs to expand and contract without friction.
- Pleural effusion refers to the buildup of fluid in the pleural space, which can cause chest pain and shortness of breath.
- Pleural thickening occurs when the pleuras become inflamed or scarred, impairing lung function.
- Pneumothorax is a condition in which air enters the pleural space, causing the lung to collapse.
- Pleurectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion of the pleura, often used to treat pleural mesothelioma.
- Pleural biopsy involves removing a sample of tissue from the pleuras for diagnostic purposes.
- Pleural drainage is a procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space using a chest tube.
- Pleuritis is an inflammation of the pleuras, characterized by chest pain and difficulty breathing.
FAQs About the word pleuras
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The pleuras are thin, transparent membranes that line the chest cavity.
The visceral pleura covers the lungs, while the parietal pleura lines the chest wall.
The pleuras produce a lubricating fluid that allows the lungs to expand and contract without friction.
Pleural effusion refers to the buildup of fluid in the pleural space, which can cause chest pain and shortness of breath.
