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A fluid which forms between the layers of the pleura in pleurisy.<\/p>\n

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The fluid contained in the membranous sac that surrounds each lung.<\/p>\n

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Fluid secreted by serous membranes in the pleurae that reduces friction during respiratory movements of the lungs. When excessive pleural fluid is secreted and not absorbed, a pleural effusion accumulates.<\/p>\n

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A fluid which forms between the layers of the pleura in pleurisy. The fluid contained in the membranous sac that surrounds each lung. Fluid secreted by serous membranes in the pleurae that reduces friction during respiratory movements of the lungs. 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