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pleural
This term is used exclusively within medical and anatomical contexts to describe the membranes surrounding the lungs. It carries a clinical, neutral tone and is almost always paired with a specific anatomical structure or a pathological condition to specify the location of an issue.
Because it is a technical adjective derived from the Latin word for rib, it is never used in casual conversation or non-medical descriptions of the chest. It specifically distinguishes the serous membrane from other thoracic tissues, such as the parenchyma of the lung itself.
Meanings
Examples
The X ray shows a significant pleural effusion in the left lung.
We need to drain the fluid from the pleural space immediately.
Is there any evidence of pleural thickening on the CT scan?
The surgeon carefully entered the pleural cavity to inspect the lung.
I can feel a sharp pain whenever I breathe due to pleural inflammation.
The patient is suffering from pleural rub which is audible via stethoscope.
A pleural biopsy was performed to rule out malignancy.
A pleural biopsy was performed to rule out malignancy.
The pleural membrane acts as a lubricant to reduce friction during respiration.