pleura
/ˈplʊrə/
noun
- The thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the inside of the chest cavity, helping with breathing.
- The pleura has two layers: one attached to the lung and one to the chest wall.
- An infection in the pleura can cause sharp chest pain when you breathe.
- The doctor explained that the pleura protects the lungs from rubbing against the ribs.