pleura

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Pronunciation

/ˈplʊə.ɹə/

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/ˈplʊə.ɹə/ · /ˈplʊɹ.ə/

Definition of pleura

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noun

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.”

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noun

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.”
A lateral part in an animal body or structure.
(form-of, plural)plural of pleuron

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From Middle English, borrowed from Medieval Latin pleura.

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