Definition of Pleural. Meaning of Pleural. Synonyms of Pleural

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Definition of Pleural

Pleural
Pleural Pleu"ral, a. (Anat.) Of or pertaining to the pleura or pleur[ae], or to the sides of the thorax.

Meaning of Pleural from wikipedia

- The pleural cavity, pleural space, or interpleural space is the potential space between the pleurae of the pleural sac that surrounds each lung. A small...
- A pleural effusion is ac****ulation of excessive fluid in the pleural space, the potential space that surrounds each lung. Under normal conditions, pleural...
- chest due to an ac****ulation of fluid in the pleural space (pleural effusion) are often symptoms of pleural mesothelioma. Mesothelioma that affects the...
- complications that affect the pleural space. In some cases of pleurisy, excess fluid builds up in the pleural space. This is called a pleural effusion. The buildup...
- pleural tap, needle thoracostomy, or needle decompression (often used term), is an invasive medical procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural...
- Pleural empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by microorganisms, usually bacteria. Often it happens in the context of a pneumonia...
- Pleural thickening is an increase in the bulkiness of one or both of the pulmonary pleurae. Pleural plaques are patchy collections of hyalinized collagen...
- A pleural friction rub, or simply pleural rub, is an audible medical sign present in some patients with pleurisy and other conditions affecting the chest...
- about 15 μm. This is called the pleural cavity (also pleural space). It contains a tiny amount of serous fluid (pleural fluid) secreted by the pleurae...
- Pleural disease occurs in the pleural space, which is the thin fluid-filled area in between the two pulmonary pleurae in the human body. There are several...