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Definition of Visceral pleura
1. Noun. Pleura that covers the lungs.
Generic synonyms: Pleura
Definition of Visceral pleura
1. Noun. (anatomy) The portion of pleura that is attached directly to the lungs. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Visceral pleura
1. The layer investing the lungs and dipping into the fissures between the several lobes. Synonym: pleura pulmonalis, pleura visceralis, pulmonary pleura. (05 Mar 2000)