Definitions for pleura
ˈplʊər ə; ˈplʊər ipleu·ra

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleuranoun

   the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleuranoun

   The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.

2. pleuranoun

   Plural form of pleuron.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleura

   The pulmonary pleurae (sing. pleura) are the two opposing layers of serous membrane overlying the lungs and the inside of the surrounding chest walls. The inner pleura, called the visceral pleura, covers the surface of each lung and dips between the lobes of the lung as fissures, and is formed by the invagination of lung buds into each thoracic sac during embryonic development. The outer layer, called the parietal pleura, lines the inner surfaces of the thoracic cavity on each side of the mediastinum, and can be subdivided into mediastinal (covering the side surfaces of the fibrous pericardium, oesophagus and thoracic aorta), diaphragmatic (covering the upper surface of the diaphragm), costal (covering the inside of rib cage) and cervical (covering the underside of the suprapleural membrane) pleurae. The visceral and the mediastinal parietal pleurae are connected at the root of the lung ("hilum") through a smooth fold known as pleural reflections, and a bell sleeve-like extension of visceral pleura hanging under to the hilum is known as the pulmonary ligament. Between two pleurae is a potential space called the pleural cavity (also pleural space), which is normally collapsed and filled with only a tiny amount of serous fluid (pleural fluid) secreted by the pleurae, and is clinically considered vacuumous under healthy conditions. The two lungs bounded by parietal pleura, almost fill the thoracic cavity.

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1. pleura

   The pleura is a thin, double-layered serous membrane that covers and protects the lungs. The inner layer, called the visceral pleura, is attached directly to the lungs, while the outer layer, known as the parietal pleura, lines the chest wall and diaphragm. The space between these two layers, called the pleural cavity, contains a small amount of fluid that reduces friction when the lungs expand and contract during breathing. Any abnormalities or diseases affecting this membrane, such as inflammation (pleuritis) or excessive fluid build-up (pleural effusion), can greatly affect respiratory functioning.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleuranoun

   pl. of Pleuron

2. Pleura

   the smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane

3. Pleura

   the closed sac formed by the pleural membrane about each lung, or the fold of membrane connecting each lung with the body wall

4. Pleura

   same as Pleuron

5. Pleura

   of Pleuron

6. Etymology: [NL., n. fem., fr. Gr. a rib, the side.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleura

   plōō′ra, n. a delicate serous membrane which covers the lungs and lines the cavity of the chest:—pl. Pleu′ræ.—adj. Pleu′ral.—ns. Pleurapoph′ysis, a lateral process of a vertebra, with the morphological character of a rib:—pl. Pleurapoph′yses; Pleurench′yma (bot.), the woody tissue of plants; Pleu′risy, inflammation of the pleura, the investing membrane of the lung; Pleu′risy-root, a plant common in the United States, of which the root has medicinal repute, the infusion being used as a diaphoretic and expectorant.—adjs. Pleurit′ic, -al, pertaining to, or affected with, pleurisy: causing pleurisy.—ns. Pleurī′tis, pleurisy; Pleurodyn′ia, neuralgia of the chest-wall, which may simulate closely the pain of pleurisy; Pleu′ro-pneumō′nia, inflammation of the pleura and lungs, a contagious disease peculiar to cattle. [Gr., a rib.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleura

   the serous membrane that lines the interior of the thorax and invests the lungs.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleura

   The thin serous membrane enveloping the lungs (LUNG) and lining the THORACIC CAVITY. Pleura consist of two layers, the inner visceral pleura lying next to the pulmonary parenchyma and the outer parietal pleura. Between the two layers is the PLEURAL CAVITY which contains a thin film of liquid.

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleura

   plural of pleuron or pleurum: the lateral sclerites between the dorsal and sternal portion of the thorax: in general, the sides of the body between the dorsum and sternum.

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1. • Serous Membrane

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1. epural

2. perula

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pleura in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pleura in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pleura
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pleura
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleura
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleura
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=pleura
7. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Pleura
8. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=pleura