Lung and Pleura

Lung

Lung noun - Either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood.
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Pleura and lung are semantically related. in body part topic. In some cases you can use "Pleura" instead a noun "Lung".

Nearby Words: lungful, lunger

Pleura

Pleura noun - The thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest.
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Lung and pleura are semantically related. You can use "Lung" instead a noun "Pleura".
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