pleural cavity

noun

: the space that is formed when the two layers of the pleura spread apart

called also pleural space

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Cite this Entry

“Pleural cavity.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pleural%20cavity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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