Other Word Forms
- interpleural adjective
- transpleural adjective
- transpleurally adverb
Etymology
Origin of pleural
Example Sentences
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Marlyn is a full-time carer for Ian - who requires constant oxygen to help with his condition of pleural plaques and pulmonary fibrosis.
From BBC
There are three main cavities in the body: one around the heart, the abdominal cavity, and the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs.
From Science Daily
Mrs Pearson had been admitted for pleural effusion, or water on the lungs.
From BBC
Next thing I know stat stat CT angiogram was ordered for my neck which showed new infiltrates in my lungs superiorly and new pleural effusion since December 1 in addition to new mediastinal lymphadenopathy.
From Washington Post
Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced approval for a drug combo to treat malignant pleural mesothelioma, a cancer associated with inhalation of asbestos fibers.
From Fox News
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