pleura
Anatomy, Zoology. a delicate serous membrane investing each lung in mammals and folded back as a lining of the corresponding side of the thorax.
plural of pleuron.
Origin of pleura
1Words Nearby pleura
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How to use pleura in a sentence
The pleura pulmonalis had (where there wore no adhesions) interspersed over it patches of false exudation, of a dark brown colour.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis | Archibald MakellarThere was an effusion to the extent of about sixteen ounces of light-brown fluid, found in the cavities of the pleura.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis | Archibald MakellarThe pleura of both lungs was much puckered, and interspersed with dark red patches around the adhesions.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis | Archibald MakellarIt was rough and irregular over its surface, from a variety of indurated substances projecting from beneath the pleura.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis | Archibald MakellarThe cartilages of ribs were ossified, and both lungs were adhering strongly to the pleura costalis.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis | Archibald Makellar
British Dictionary definitions for pleura
/ (ˈplʊərə) /
the thin transparent serous membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the walls of the thoracic cavity
the plural of pleuron
Origin of pleura
1Derived forms of pleura
- pleural, adjective
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Scientific definitions for pleura
[ plur′ə ]
A membrane that encloses each lung and lines the chest cavity.
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