The Parietal Pleura Lines the ____________________

question 149

Short Answer

The parietal pleura lines the ____________________.

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Definitions:

Pulmonary Hypoplasia

A developmental defect characterized by the incomplete development of the lungs, resulting in reduced lung size and capacity.

Tuberculous Pleurisy

A form of pleural inflammation where the pleura (the membrane surrounding the lungs) is infected by tuberculosis bacteria.

Respiratory Bronchiolitis

An inflammatory injury to the small airways in the lungs often associated with tobacco smoking.

Interstitial Lung Disease

A group of lung conditions affecting the interstitium, leading to scarring and stiffness in the lung tissue.