| pleural cavity |
The space enclosed by the pleura, which is a thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| pleurodesis |
A medical procedure that uses chemicals or drugs to cause inflammation and adhesion between the layers of the pleura (the tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity). This prevents the buildup of fluid in the pleural cavity. It is used as a treatment for severe pleural effusion.
출처: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| pleura |
the double-layered membrane that lines the lungs and chest cavity and allows for lung movement during breathing
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| pleural effusion |
a buildup of fluid between the membranes that line the lungs and chest cavity (the pleura); causes compression of the lungs, which leads to breathing difficulty
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| pleural rub |
a rubbing sound produced by inflamed pleural membranes that can be heard when breathing
출처: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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