Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pleurisy
Noun
/ˈplʊərɪsi/
Definition
Pleurisy is a condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura, the membrane surrounding the lungs.
Examples
- The patient was experiencing pleurisy, which made it painful to take deep breaths.
- Doctors often prescribe anti-inflammatory medication to alleviate pleurisy symptoms.
- During his examination, the doctor detected signs of pleurisy through the patient’s sharp chest pain.
Meaning
It often causes sharp chest pain that worsens with breathing or coughing.
Synonyms
- Pleural inflammation
- Pleuritic pain
- Costovertebral syndrome
