pleuranoun [ C ]
uk/ˈplʊə.rə/us/ˈplʊr.ə/plural pleurae specializeda thin membrane covering each lung that folds back to make a lining for the chest cavity:
The pleura protects your lungs and helps them slide back and forth as they expand and contract during breathing.
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