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Pleura

usgb/ˈplʊrə/Volume
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Medical Term

Used mainly in medical or anatomical contexts to describe lung-related tissue.

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The surgeon examined the pleura for any signs of trauma.
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Specificity

'Pleura' refers to a specific part, not just any tissue in the body.

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During the anatomy lecture, we learned about the role of the pleura.
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Health Condition

Mentioning 'pleura' often relates to health, particularly lung diseases or conditions.

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The pulmonologist discussed the pleura thickening as seen in the patient's X-ray.
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