Pleura
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| Pleura | |
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| Term | Pleura |
| Short definition | Pleura - (pronounced) (PLOOR-uh) A thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside wall of the chest cavity. It protects and cushions the lungs. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Pleura - (pronounced) (PLOOR-uh) A thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the inside 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 as you breathe
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