Pleural Meaning in English
word
ˈpɫʊɹəɫ
PLUR-uhl
plˈɜːɹəl
plUR-uhl
Definición
Related to the pleura, the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity.
Uso & Matices
Used almost exclusively in medical contexts. Common phrases: 'pleural effusion' (fluid in the pleural space), 'pleural cavity,' 'pleural membrane.' Not used outside health or anatomy discussions.
Spanish: pleuralPortuguese (BR): pleuralPortuguese (PT): pleuralChinese (Simplified): 胸膜的Chinese (Traditional): 胸膜的Hindi: प्ल्यूरलArabic: جنبيBengali: প্লুরালRussian: плевральныйJapanese: 胸膜のVietnamese: màng phổiKorean: 흉막의Turkish: plevralUrdu: پلورلIndonesian: pleura
Oraciones de Ejemplo
A pleural membrane covers the lungs.
basic
Doctors found fluid in the pleural cavity.
basic
Pleural diseases can affect breathing.
basic
The patient is being treated for a pleural infection.
natural
She developed a pleural effusion after surgery.
natural
A chest X-ray can show pleural thickening.
natural