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pleura1

Syllabification: (pleu·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˈplo͝orə/

Definition of pleura

noun (plural pleurae /ˈplo͝orē/)

  • 1each of a pair of serous membranes lining the thorax and enveloping the lungs in humans and other mammals.
  • 2 Zoology a lateral part in an animal body or structure. Compare with pleuron.

Derivatives

pleural

adjective

Origin:

late Middle English: via medieval Latin from Greek, literally 'side of the body, rib'

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