pleural
IPA: pɫʊrʌɫ
noun
- (zoology) An internal segment of the turtle carapace.
adjective
- Of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax.
- Thin and transparent.
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Examples of "pleural" in Sentences
- The pleural membrane covers the lungs, protecting them from damage
- A pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds up between the pleural layers
- The pleural cavity contains the lungs and is lined with pleural membranes
- Pleurisy is a condition that causes inflammation of the pleural lining
- The pleural space allows the lungs to expand and contract with each breath
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