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pleura

/ˈplʊə.rə/

Tradução: Substantivo que designa a membrana serosa fina que reveste os pulmões e forra a parede interna da cavidade torácica.

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noun

/ˈplʊə.rə/C2formalmedical
  • ptSubstantivo que designa a membrana serosa fina que reveste os pulmões e forra a parede interna da cavidade torácica.

A noun referring to the thin serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inner walls of the chest cavity.

  1. Serous membrane around the lungsC1formalmedical

    The thin, double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inner walls of the chest cavity.

    ptPleura

    • The pleura helps reduce friction during breathing.
    • Inflammation of the pleura is known as pleurisy.
    • The surgeon carefully examined the pleura for any signs of infection.
Formas
  • pleurae plural form
  • pleurae's possessive plural form
  • pleura's possessive singular form