pleurisy

[ ploor-uh-see ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. 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.

pleurisy

/ plʊˈrɪtɪk; ˈplʊərɪsɪ /

noun

1. inflammation of the pleura, characterized by pain that is aggravated by deep breathing or coughing

pleurisy

/ plr′ĭ-sē /

1. 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.

Derived Forms

• pleuritic, adjectivenoun

Other Words From

• pleu·rit·ic [pl, oo, -, rit, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleurisy¹

1350–1400; Middle English pluresy < Old French pleurisie < Late Latin pleurīsis, alteration of Latin pleurītis < Greek pleurîtis. See pleura, -itis

Word History and Origins

Origin of pleurisy¹

C14: from Old French pleurisie, from Late Latin pleurisis, from Greek pleuritis, from pleura side

Example Sentences

He went to see a doctor and was initially told he had pleurisy, inflammation around the lungs which causes sharp chest pain.

From BBC

When he was 21, the then Jorge Bergoglio developed pleurisy and had part of one of his lungs removed in Argentina.

From Reuters

In 2020 Ms Davis spent most of the winter in bed, trying to keep warm and was admitted to hospital with pneumonia and pleurisy.

From BBC

I experienced significant cognitive issues with memory, speech and hearing, developed pleurisy, and even a reactivated Epstein-Barr virus responsible for my long-forgotten bout of glandular fever more than a decade ago.

From BBC

In October 1957, following a bout of pleurisy, Francis had the upper part of his right lung removed by doctors, although media reports indicate he’s suffered little from the diminished capacity.

From Washington Times