Definitions

1. noun

a two-layered membrane in the thoracic cavity that surrounds the lungs and lines the inner surface of the chest wall and mediastinum.

“The doctor examined the pleura of the patient’s lungs to diagnose the condition.”

2. noun

the pleura that surrounds the right lung.

“The surgeon carefully dissected the pleura from the surrounding tissues.”

3. noun

the pleura that surrounds the left lung.

“The doctor observed a collection of fluid in the left pleura of the patient’s thoracic cavity.”

4. noun

the pleura that surrounds the diaphragm.

“The surgeon carefully repaired the diaphragmatic pleura to prevent further complications.”