Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology. A.R. Maggenti and S.L. Gardne. 2005.
pleural sclerite — noun : any of several plates of the pleural area of the insect integument … Useful english dictionary
Pleural space — The tiny area between the two layers of the pleura, which is normally filled with a small amount of fluid. * * * pleural space n PLEURAL CAVITY * * * cavitas pleuralis … Medical dictionary
spiracular area — (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) In Hymenoptera, the first pleural area … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
lateropleural area — (MOLLUSCA: Polyplacophora) The upper portion of the side slopes of an intermediate valve; denoting sculpture of a valve, lacking demarcation between the lateral and pleural areas … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
Insect morphology — Legend of body parts Tagmata : A Head, B Thorax, C Abdomen. 1. antenna 2. ocelli (lower) 3. ocelli (upper) 4. compound eye 5. brain (cerebral ganglia) 6. prothorax … Wikipedia
Insect — For the Breed 77 album, see Insects (album). Insect Temporal range: 396–0 Ma … Wikipedia
pleurite — ˈplu̇ˌrīt noun ( s) Etymology: pleur + ite 1. : any of various small sclerites in the pleural area of an arthropod; sometimes : pleuron 2. : the membranous part of the lateral abdominal wall of some insects … Useful english dictionary
respiratory disease — ▪ human disease Introduction any of the diseases and disorders that affect human respiration (respiration, human). Diseases of the respiratory system may affect any of the structures and organs that have to do with breathing, including the… … Universalium
respiration, human — ▪ physiology Introduction the process by which oxygen is taken up and carbon dioxide discharged. The design of the respiratory system The human gas exchanging organ, the lung, is located in the thorax, where its delicate tissues are… … Universalium
Chest tube — Intervention The free end of the Chest Drainage Device is usually attached to an underwater seal, below the level of the chest. This allows the air or fluid to escape from the pleural space, and prevents anything returning to the chest … Wikipedia
