phế mạc
Definition
- Noun (Anatomy):
- Pleura: A thin, double-layered membrane that lines the chest cavity (parietal pleura) and covers the lungs (visceral pleura). The space between these two layers contains a small amount of fluid to reduce friction during breathing.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Viêm phế mạc là một tình trạng đau đớn. (Pleurisy is a painful condition.)
- Phế mạc có chức năng bảo vệ phổi. (The pleura has the function of protecting the lungs.)
Advanced Usage
- This term is primarily used in specialized medical, anatomical, or biological contexts. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Viêm phế mạc (n): Pleurisy, inflammation of the pleura.
- Bệnh nhân được chẩn đoán bị viêm phế mạc. (The patient was diagnosed with pleurisy.)
Synonyms
- Pleura: The direct and only precise English equivalent in anatomical terminology.
Related Medical Terms
- Khoang màng phổi: Pleural cavity, the space between the two layers of the pleura.
- Tràn dịch màng phổi: Pleural effusion, an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the pleural space.