pleuro-
a combining form meaning “side,” “rib,” “lateral,” “pleura,” used in the formation of compound words: pleuropneumonia.
Origin of pleuro-
1- Also especially before a vowel, pleur-.
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How to use pleuro- in a sentence
But the toothsome time for beef-eaters was undoubtedly in the days of pleuro-pneumonia.
The pleuro-peritoneal cavity is first distinctly formed at a time when only two visceral clefts are present.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourIt has during this time been travelling downwards, and is now much nearer the pleuro-peritoneal cavity than the epiblast.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourThe Oviduct, then, may be considered as arising by an involution from the pleuro-peritoneal cavity.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland BalfourAnteriorly the segmental duct opens into the pleuro-peritoneal cavity.
The Works of Francis Maitland Balfour, Volume 1 | Francis Maitland Balfour
British Dictionary definitions for pleuro-
of or relating to the side: pleurodont; pleurodynia
indicating the pleura: pleurotomy
Origin of pleuro-
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