pleuro-

1. a combining form meaning “side,” “rib,” “lateral,” “pleura,” used in the formation of compound words:

   pleuropneumonia.

pleuro-

combining_form

1. of or relating to the side

   pleurodynia

   pleurodont

2. indicating the pleura

   pleurotomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleuro-¹

pleura, -o-

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleuro-¹

from Greek pleura side

Example Sentences

But the toothsome time for beef-eaters was undoubtedly in the days of pleuro-pneumonia.

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The pleuro-peritoneal cavity is first distinctly formed at a time when only two visceral clefts are present.

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It has during this time been travelling downwards, and is now much nearer the pleuro-peritoneal cavity than the epiblast.

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The Oviduct, then, may be considered as arising by an involution from the pleuro-peritoneal cavity.

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Anteriorly the segmental duct opens into the pleuro-peritoneal cavity.

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