Pleurisy (noun)

  1. Inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the lungs and chest wall.
  2. Pain in the chest caused by this condition.

Origin:

Late 18th century: modern latin, from greek plērōsis "inflammation of the pleura", from plērē "side, rib", from plēros "full, complete".

Examples:

  1. She was suffering from pleurisy and had difficulty breathing.
  2. Pleurisy is a condition that causes chest pain and difficulty breathing.
  3. The pleurisy pain was so severe that he could hardly move.
  4. Pleurisy can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
  5. Treatment for pleurisy typically includes medications to reduce pain and inflammation.
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