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pleural space
 

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Noun pleural space has 1 sense
  1. pleural space - the small potential space between the parietal and visceral layers of the pleura
    --1 is a kind of     space

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Pleural Space

Noun: The pleural space is the thin gap or cavity between the two layers of the pleura, the membranes that surround the lungs. It contains a small amount of fluid that lubricates and allows smooth movement of the lungs during breathing.

Example Sentence: When a puncture occurs in the pleural space, it can lead to a collapsed lung.

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