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pleura

noun as in lung

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The pleura pulmonalis had (where there wore no adhesions) interspersed over it patches of false exudation, of a dark brown colour.

There was an effusion to the extent of about sixteen ounces of light-brown fluid, found in the cavities of the pleura.

The pleura of both lungs was much puckered, and interspersed with dark red patches around the adhesions.

It was rough and irregular over its surface, from a variety of indurated substances projecting from beneath the pleura.

The cartilages of ribs were ossified, and both lungs were adhering strongly to the pleura costalis.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to pleura, such as: alveolus, and bronchi.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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