Pleura

Definition:

  • (n.) pl. of Pleuron.
  • (n. fem.) The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.
  • (n. fem.) The closed sac formed by the pleural membrane about each lung, or the fold of membrane connecting each lung with the body wall.
  • (n. fem.) Same as Pleuron.
  • (pl. ) of Pleuron

Compare pleura with other words:

pleura vs. pleurae

pleura vs. pleuritis

mesothelium vs. pleura

pleura vs. pleurisy

pleura vs. pleural

pleura vs. thorax

lung vs. pleura