1. relating to or affecting the pleura, the membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity
Usage: medical/anatomical term

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with pleural effusion, a buildup of fluid around the lungs.
• Pleural inflammation can cause chest pain when breathing.
• The doctor ordered a pleural biopsy to investigate the abnormal tissue.
• Pleural mesothelioma is a serious cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
• The pleural cavity normally contains only a small amount of lubricating fluid.