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Pleurisy: meaning, definitions and examples

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pleurisy

 

[ หˆplสŠษ™.rษช.si ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, the double-layered membrane surrounding the lungs. This condition can cause sharp chest pain that worsens with breathing, coughing, or sneezing. It may be caused by infections, autoimmune diseases, or other underlying health issues. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying cause and managing pain.

Synonyms

pleuritis

Examples of usage

  • He was diagnosed with pleurisy after experiencing severe chest pain.
  • Pleurisy can develop from pneumonia or other respiratory infections.
  • Patients with pleurisy often report difficulty taking deep breaths.
  • The doctor explained that pleurisy might require anti-inflammatory medications.

Translations

Translations of the word "pleurisy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pleurisia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒเฅ‚เคฐเคฟเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pleuritis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pleuritis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตะฒั€ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ opล‚ucna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒธ่†œ็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plรฉurรฉsie

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pleuresรญa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plevrit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋ง‰์—ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‡ุงุจ ุงู„ุฌู†ุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleuritida

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pleuritรญda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒธ่†œ็‚Ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plevritis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fleiรฐra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะปะตะฒั€ะธั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plevrti

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pleuresรญa

Etymology

The term 'pleurisy' derives from the Late Latin word 'pleuritis', which refers to inflammation of the pleura. This word is rooted in the Greek word 'pleura', meaning 'side' or 'rib', which indicates the anatomical location of the pleura around the lungs. The use of 'pleurisy' in English dates back to the 14th century, illustrating a long history of medical understanding related to lung and respiratory health. Over the centuries, medical practitioners have observed the condition in various contexts, especially in relation to respiratory infections and diseases. The understanding of pleurisy has evolved significantly with advancements in medicine, leading to better diagnostic and treatment approaches.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,600, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.