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pleural space

/ˈplʊərəl speɪs/

Traduction: Espace mince rempli de liquide situé entre les deux couches de la plèvre (la membrane qui entoure les poumons), qui permet aux poumons de se mouvoir en douceur pendant la respiration.

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/ˈplʊərəl speɪs/C1formalmedical
  • frEspace mince rempli de liquide situé entre les deux couches de la plèvre (la membrane qui entoure les poumons), qui permet aux poumons de se mouvoir en douceur pendant la respiration.

The thin fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura (the membrane surrounding the lungs), which allows the lungs to move smoothly during breathing.

  1. Anatomical cavityC1formal

    The thin, fluid-filled space between the two layers of the pleura (the membrane surrounding the lungs), which allows the lungs to move smoothly during breathing.

    frcavité pleurale

    • The pleural space normally contains a small amount of lubricating fluid.
    • A pneumothorax occurs when air enters the pleural space.
    • Doctors may drain fluid from the pleural space to relieve breathing difficulties.