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Serosa vs Pleural - What's the difference?

serosa | pleural |

As a noun serosa

is a membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum.

As an adjective pleural is

of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax.

serosa

English

Noun

(serosae)
  • A membrane which lines an internal cavity to protect the contents and which secretes serum.
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    • , passage=Like the serous membranes of dehydrated cholera victims in general, the serosae of the small intestines in particular are often covered by a sticky and slimy coat,}}
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    • Synonyms

    * (membrane) serous membrane

    Derived terms

    * (membrane) serosal, subserosa

    See also

    * (membrane) mucosa, amnion, adventitia

    pleural

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of, relating to, or affecting the pleura, or the sides of the thorax.
  • Thin and transparent.

    • Derived terms

    * pleural cavity * pleural lobe