Pleural

Pronunciation
/PLUR-al/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Pleuron
Plural
Pleura

Definition

Relating to the pleuron, which is the lateral wall of thoracic segments in insects, often divided by a pleural ridge into an anterior episternum and a posterior epimeron.

Etymology

From Greek 'pleura', meaning 'side' or 'rib'.

Example

The pleural region of the thorax houses the muscles involved in wing movement.

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