Pleurisy
(noun)
- Inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the lungs and chest wall.
- 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:
- She was suffering from pleurisy and had difficulty breathing.
- Pleurisy is a condition that causes chest pain and difficulty breathing.
- The pleurisy pain was so severe that he could hardly move.
- Pleurisy can be caused by a bacterial or viral infection.
- Treatment for pleurisy typically includes medications to reduce pain and inflammation.