pleurisy
[ ploo r-uh-see ]
/ ˈplʊər ə si /
noun Pathology.
inflammation of the pleura, with or without a liquid effusion in the pleural cavity, characterized by a dry cough and pain in the affected side.
Origin of pleurisy
OTHER WORDS FROM pleurisy
pleu·rit·ic [ploo-rit-ik] /plʊˈrɪt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby pleurisy
pleural ring,
pleural space,
pleuralgia,
pleurapophysis,
pleurectomy,
pleurisy,
pleurisy root,
pleuritic,
pleuritic rub,
pleuritis,
pleuro-
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British Dictionary definitions for pleurisy
pleurisy
/ (ˈplʊərɪsɪ) /
noun
inflammation of the pleura, characterized by pain that is aggravated by deep breathing or coughing
Derived forms of pleurisy
pleuritic (plʊˈrɪtɪk), adjective, nounWord Origin for pleurisy
C14: from Old French
pleurisie, from Late Latin
pleurisis, from Greek
pleuritis, from
pleura side
Medical definitions for pleurisy
pleurisy
[ plur′ĭ-sē ]
n.
An inflammation of the pleura, usually occurring because of complications of a disease such as pneumonia, and accompanied by accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, chills, fever, and painful breathing and coughing.
pleuritis
Scientific definitions for pleurisy
pleurisy
[ plur′ĭ-sē ]
An inflammation of the pleura, usually occurring because of complications of a respiratory disease or condition such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, pleural injury, or asbestos exposure. Pleurisy is usually accompanied by the accumulation of fluid between the pleurae, chills, fever, and painful breathing and coughing.