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Definition of pleural in English:

pleural

Pronunciation /ˈplo͝orəl/ /ˈplʊrəl/

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adjective

See pleura

‘The abscess may track down to the mediastinum to enter into the trachea, oesophagus or the pleural cavity.’
  • ‘A thoracoscopic lung biopsy and pleural abrasion were performed at an outside hospital.’
  • ‘The pleural and pericardial effusions were fully aspirated.’
  • ‘A visceral pleural line is seen without distal lung markings.’
  • ‘Bilateral pleural and pericardial disease with diffuse infiltrates are possible.’