pleurocele

/ˌplʊərəˈsiːli/; /plɪˈroʊsɪli/

Definitions

1. noun

A congenital hernia of the pleura, in which a pouch of the pleura projects through a defect in the thoracic wall, often associated with congenital diaphragmatic hernia.

“The doctor examined the patient and diagnosed a pleurocele, a rare but serious condition that required immediate attention.”

Synonyms

  • hernia of the pleura
  • pleural cyst

Antonyms

  • pleural effusion