Pleura
pl. of Pleuron.
The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.
The closed sac formed by the pleural membrane about each lung, or the fold of membrane connecting each lung with the body wall.
Same as Pleuron.
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Pleura Translations
pleura in German is Brustfell
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