noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
pleura
Anatomical term for the serous membrane lining the thoracic cavity and covering the lungs. Used in medical contexts.
The pleura is a thin membrane that covers the lungs.
肋膜炎は肋膜の炎症です。
Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura.
From 肋 (rib) + 膜 (membrane), referring to the membrane associated with the ribs.