Pleural space

pleur·al cav·i·ty

[TA]
the potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura.
Synonym(s): cavitas pleuralis [TA], cavum pleurae, pleural space
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pleural space

n.
See pleural cavity.
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pleur·al cav·i·ty

(plūr'ăl kav'i-tē) [TA]
The potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura.
Synonym(s): pleural space.
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Pleural space

The space between the pleural membranes that surround the lungs and the chest cavity.
Mentioned in: Mediastinoscopy, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Surgery
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