Pleu´ra, -æ. [Gr. πλευρα, pleura, the side.] A thin membrane that covers the inside of the thorax, and also forms the exterior coat of the lungs.
Pleu´ral. Relating to the pleura.
Plex´us. [L. plecto, to weave together.] Any union of nerves, vessels, or fibres, in the form of net-work.
Pneu-mo-gas´tric. [Gr. πνευμων, pneumōn, the lungs, and γαστηρ, gastēr, the stomach.] Belonging to both the stomach and lungs.
Pol´li-cis. [L.] A term applied to muscles attached to the fingers and toes.
Pons. [L.] A bridge. Pons varolii. A part of the brain formed by the union of the crura cerebri and cerebelli.
Pop-lit-e´al. [L. poples, the ham.] Pertaining to the ham or knee-joint. A name given to various parts.
Pos´ti-cus. [L.] Behind; posterior. A term applied to certain muscles.
Por´ti-o Du´ra. [L., hard portion.] The facial nerve; 8th pair.
Por´ti-o Mol´lis. [L., soft portion.] The auditory nerve; 7th pair.