Pleural

//ˈplʊə.ɹəl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
An internal segment of the turtle carapace.

Adjective

1
Of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax. not-comparable
"The areas of lung dysventilation with an absence of alveolar air are visualized in the form of consolidations adjacent to the pleural line."
2
Thin and transparent. not-comparable

Adjective

1
of or relating to the pleura or the walls of the thorax wordnet

Example

"The areas of lung dysventilation with an absence of alveolar air are visualized in the form of consolidations adjacent to the pleural line."

Etymology

From pleura + -al.

Related phrases

pleural cavity pleural lobe pleural tap

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