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Pleura

//ˈplʊə.ɹə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Each of a pair of smooth serous membranes which line the thorax and envelop the lungs in humans and other mammals.

    "The lungs […] may be said to be inclosed in separate bags, or to have distinct pleuras."

  2. 2
    plural of pleuron form-of, plural
  3. 3
    the thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest wordnet
  4. 4
    A lateral part in an animal body or structure.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin pleura.

Etymology 2

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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