Pleura

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-021278",
  "term": "Pleura",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. The tissue that lines the wall of the thoracic cavity and the surface of the lungs.\n\n2. A thin layer of tissue that covers the lungs and lines the interior 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 while breathing.",
  "subject": "Biological substances",
  "references": [
    "National Cancer Institute Thesaurus",
    "National Cancer Institute Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/pleura/"
}