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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 26% | 11 | Lung disorder characterized by incomplete lung expansion | |
3 | 26% | 13 | Method used to treat certain lung diseases by removing the fibrous outer layer of the lung | |
Lung Covering Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PLEURA" which means:
- noun
- • The thin serous membrane around the lungs and inner walls of the chest
An example sentence would be:
- • "The pleura is a thin, transparent membrane that lines the lungs and the chest cavity."
- • "Pleural mesothelioma is a rare but aggressive cancer that affects the pleura."
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