Dorsopleural

/ˌdɔːsoʊˈplʊrəl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both the back region and the pleura, which are the membranes covering the lungs.

Etymology

From Latin 'dorsum' (back) + 'pleura' (from Greek 'pleura', side/rib). Medical term combining dorsal positioning with pleural anatomy.

Kelly Says

When you have back pain from your lungs, it's often the dorsopleural area that hurts, since the lungs extend pretty far back in your chest.

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