Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pleuro

Prefix

ˈpluəroʊ

Definition

Relating to the side or lateral aspects of a structure, typically used in anatomical or zoological contexts.

Examples

Pleurodynia is a condition characterized by pain in the side of the body.
The pleuropericardial cavity houses the heart and the lungs in mammals.
In describing certain types of fish, the term ‘pleuro’ can refer to features on the side of the body.

Meaning

The term ‘pleuro’ denotes something that pertains to the side of an organism or a structure, especially in relation to anatomical features of animals and humans.