Pleuro- Definition

plyo͝orō, plyo͝orə
prefix
Side; lateral.
Pleurodont.
American Heritage
Pleura; pleural.
Pleurotomy.
American Heritage
affix
On or near the side.
Pleurodont.
Webster's New World
Of, involving, or near the pleura.
Pleurotomy.
Webster's New World

Origin of Pleuro-

  • Greek from pleura side, rib

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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