Cryptic crossword clue
Part of the sample uranium taken out to get a lung membrane 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word PLEURA

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The straight part
We know that "lung membrane" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case lung membrane = pleura.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PLEURA mean?

PLEURA noun
  1. The smooth serous membrane which closely covers the lungs and the adjacent surfaces of the thorax; the pleural membrane.
PLEURA noun
  1. A lateral sclerite of a thoracic segment of an arthropod between the tergum and the sternum.

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