pleural

[ ploor-uhl ]

adjective

1. Anatomy. of or relating to the pleura. pleuron.
2. Entomology. of or relating to a pleuron.

Other Words From

• inter·pleural adjective
• trans·pleural adjective
• trans·pleural·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleural¹

First recorded in 1835–45; pleur(a), pleur(on) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

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