Pleural Cavity [pleurální dutina]

topical
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Terms

cavitas pleuralis
pleurální prostor
pohrudniční dutina

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Definition

Paired but separate cavity within the THORACIC CAVITY. It consists of the space between the parietal and visceral PLEURA and normally contains a capillary layer of serous fluid that lubricates the pleural surfaces.

Annotation
PLEURA is also available
k dispozici je i deskriptor PLEURA
DUI
D035422 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0017041
Previous indexing
Pleura (1965-2002)
History note
2003
Public note
2003