0
What else can I help you with?
What is the meaning of pleural membrane?
pleural membrane
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by pain and intensified by coughing?
This term is pleurisy (also known as pleuritis) an inflammation of the pleura, the lining around the lungs. This inflammation causes swelling and therefore pain especially with coughing.
Is Inflammation of the pleural membranes called pleurisy?
Pleurisy is a lay term meaning painful breathing. Pleuritis is the medical term meaning infoammation of the pleural membranes. Pleuritis can result in pleurisy.
What causes the pleural membrane to be torn?
The pleural membrane can be torn due to several factors, including trauma, such as a rib fracture or penetrating injury to the chest, which can disrupt the integrity of the pleura. Additionally, underlying medical conditions like pneumonia or lung cancer can lead to inflammation or weakening of the pleural tissue, making it more susceptible to tearing. In some cases, invasive medical procedures, like thoracentesis or chest tube placement, may inadvertently cause a rupture of the pleura.
What is the medical term meaning localized area of pus formation in the lungs?
Empyema means the collection of pus within a body cavity but when you are talking about the pleural cavity it is another word, pyothorax. Pyothorax is the correct term to use when you are talking about the accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity.The term pleurisy (pleuritis) is inflammation or infection in the pleural space around the lungs.Pyothorax also known as empyema of the pleural cavity is the presence of pus in the pleural cavity between the layers of the pleural membrane Py/o - Pus
What is the medical term meaning escape of fluid into tissues or a body cavity?
Effusion is the medical term meaning escape of fluid into a body cavity. So, for instance, escape of fluid into the pleural space is pleural effusion.
What happens if the pleura membrane secrets too much fluid or doesn't produce enough fluid?
If the pleural membrane secretes too much fluid, it can build up in the pleural space, causing a condition called pleural effusion, which can put pressure on the lungs and limit their expansion. If the pleural membrane doesn't produce enough fluid, it can lead to a condition called dry pleurisy, causing the pleural layers to rub against each other and result in pain and inflammation.
What is the double folded membrane that surrounds the lungs?
No. That is the pleural membrane . The pericardium surrounds the heart.
What membrane attaches directly to the lungs?
The pleural membrane.
What is the lining that protects the lungs is the what membrane?
Pleural Membrane
What is the medical term meaning lung cavity?
The lung cavity is called the pleural cavity.
The functions of the pleural membrane?
The function of the pleural membrane is to reduce friction in the lungs by creating a liquid to coat the inside of the lungs
