Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the pleura: A medical condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura, the double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity. This often causes sharp chest pain that worsens during breathing.

Usage

• Noun:
  • The patient was diagnosed with pleurisy after complaining of severe chest pain.
  • A common symptom of pleurisy is a sharp, stabbing pain when taking a deep breath.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor listened to her breathing and suspected pleurisy.
  • Fever and a dry cough can accompany pleurisy.

Advanced Usage

• "Pleurisy with effusion": A condition where inflammation of the pleura is accompanied by an accumulation of excess fluid in the pleural space.
  • The chest X-ray confirmed pleurisy with effusion, requiring drainage.

Variants and Related Words

• Pleural (adj): Pertaining to the pleura.
  • He suffered from pleural pain.
• Pleura (n): The thin membrane that envelops the lungs and lines the chest cavity.
  • The pleura helps the lungs move smoothly during breathing.

Synonyms

• Pleuritis: The medical term for pleurisy.
• Pleural inflammation: A descriptive synonym.

Notes

• Pleurisy is typically a symptom of an underlying condition, such as a viral infection, pneumonia, or autoimmune disease. It is not a disease itself but a sign of pleural irritation.

Noun

1. inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)