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Pleural Meaning in English

word

ˈpɫʊɹəɫ
PLUR-uhl
plˈɜːɹəl
plUR-uhl

释义

Related to the pleura, the thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity.

用法与细微差别

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.

例句

A pleural membrane covers the lungs.

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Doctors found fluid in the pleural cavity.

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Pleural diseases can affect breathing.

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The patient is being treated for a pleural infection.

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She developed a pleural effusion after surgery.

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A chest X-ray can show pleural thickening.

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