pleura

• Nom féminin désignant la fine membrane séreuse qui enveloppe chaque poumon et tapisse la face interne de la cavité thoracique.

A noun referring to the thin serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inner walls of the chest cavity.

1. Serous membrane around the lungsC1formalmedical

   The thin, double-layered serous membrane that surrounds the lungs and lines the inner walls of the chest cavity.

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   • The pleura helps reduce friction during breathing.
   • Inflammation of the pleura is known as pleurisy.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the pleura for any signs of infection.