Index of English words, starting with "pl"

(1) - Plethysmograph (n.) An instrument for determining and registering the variations in the size or volume of a limb, as the arm or leg, and hence the variations in the amount of blood in the limb.

(1) - Pleura (pl. ) of Pleuron
(2) - Pleura (n. fem.) Same as Pleuron.
(3) - Pleura (n. fem.) The closed sac formed by the pleural membrane about each lung, or the fold of membrane connecting each lung with the body wall.
(4) - Pleura (n. fem.) The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.
(5) - Pleura (n.) pl. of Pleuron.

(1) - Pleural (a.) Of or pertaining to the pleura or pleurae, or to the sides of the thorax.

(1) - Pleurisy (n.) An inflammation of the pleura, usually accompanied with fever, pain, difficult respiration, and cough, and with exudation into the pleural cavity.

(1) - Pleuritic (a.) Alt. of Pleuritical