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Pleura
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior wall of the chest cavity. It protects and cushions the lungs. This tissue secretes a small amount of fluid that acts as a lubricant, allowing the lungs to move smoothly in the chest cavity while breathing. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The tissue that lines the wall of the thoracic cavity and the surface of the lungs. (NCI Thesaurus)
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