pleurae

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Definitions

noun

The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.

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Synonyms

costal visceral parietal pericardium mediastinal diaphragmatic lungs inflamed thoracic inflammation segments layers space right become are

Associated

pleura serous pleural thorax cavity lung axis rounded fluid

Rhymes

yuri jury koori muri grand jury petit jury blue ribbon jury fleury special jury pluri

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