Pleura

Pronunciation: /ˈplʊrə/

Definitions of pleura

noun a delicate serous membrane enclosing the lungs and lining the pleural cavity

Example Sentences

A1 The pleura is the membrane that surrounds the lungs.

A2 Inflammation of the pleura can cause chest pain.

B1 Doctors can use imaging tests to look for abnormalities in the pleura.

B2 Pleural effusion occurs when fluid builds up in the pleura.

C1 Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer that affects the pleura.

C2 Surgery may be necessary to remove part of the pleura in some cases.

Examples of pleura in a Sentence

formal The pleura is a thin membrane that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the lungs.

informal I learned in biology class that the pleura is like a protective layer around the lungs.

slang My doctor said my pleura was inflamed, so I have to take it easy for a while.

figurative The pleura of society is the protection and support provided by its laws and regulations.

Grammatical Forms of pleura

• plural: pleurae
• comparative: more pleural
• superlative: most pleural
• present tense: pleura
• future tense: will pleura
• perfect tense: have pleuraed
• continuous tense: is pleuraing
• singular: pleura
• positive degree: pleura
• infinitive: to pleura
• gerund: pleuraing
• participle: pleuraed

Origin and Evolution of pleura

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Ancient Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pleura' originated from the Ancient Greek word 'pleura' meaning 'side'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the side of the body, the term 'pleura' later became specifically associated with the membrane surrounding the lungs in medical terminology.