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Pleurisy

usgb/ˈplʊrəsi/Volume
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Medical Condition

Pleurisy refers specifically to inflammation of the lung lining, a health issue that requires medical attention.

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After complaining of chest pain and a cough, Mariah was diagnosed with pleurisy.
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Severity Varies

Pleurisy can range from mild to severe and the context usually indicates the seriousness.

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She has a mild case of pleurisy and is recovering at home.
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Technical Term

The term 'pleurisy' is technical, more likely to be used by healthcare professionals than laypeople.

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The doctor explained that the patient's sharp chest pains were due to pleurisy.
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