Brustfell

pleura

noun BRUST-fel Rare

Usage Note

Brustfell is the membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the chest cavity. Brustfellentzündung (pleuritis) causes stabbing chest pain on breathing and is a recognisable health-vocabulary term for B2 learners.

Examples

"Brustfellentzündung verursacht stechende Schmerzen beim Atmen."

Natural Translation

Pleuritis causes stabbing pain when breathing.

Literal Translation

Pleura-inflammation causes stabbing pains at-the breathing.

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