pleural

/ˈplʊrəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the pleura, the membrane around the lungs.
    • Pleural pain often gets worse when you cough or take a deep breath.
    • The patient was diagnosed with pleural effusion, which means fluid had built up around the lung.
    • The doctor listened for pleural friction rub, a sign of inflammation in the chest.
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