| pleura |
Two thin layers of tissue, one covering the lung and one lining the wall of the chest cavity. These two layers of tissue are separated by a small amount of fluid that acts as a lubricant, allowing the lungs to move smoothly during breathing.
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| pleural effusion |
A collection of fluid between the thin layers of tissue lining the lung and the wall of the chest cavity (pleura). This fluid may contain cancer cells.
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| pleurodesis |
Treatment to eliminate the space between the tissues in the chest cavity and the membrane that lines the cavity to prevent the build-up of fluid in that space.
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| pleomorphic |
Having no regular form or distinctive shape, but one that varies.
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| plethysmography |
Method used to find problems with blood flow in the body. It works by detecting the electrical energy generated by blood flow.
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