Pleurisy
noun
A type of illness where the thin tissues that line your chest and lungs get inflamed.
He was kept in the hospital for a week because of his severe pleurisy.

Often appears as...
- contraction of pleurisy
- suffer from pleurisy
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A type of illness where the thin tissues that line your chest and lungs get inflamed.
He was kept in the hospital for a week because of his severe pleurisy.

Often appears as...
- contraction of pleurisy
- suffer from pleurisy
Usage tips
Technical
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Medical Condition
Pleurisy refers specifically to inflammation of the lung lining, a health issue that requires medical attention.

After complaining of chest pain and a cough, Mariah was diagnosed with pleurisy.
Severity Varies
Pleurisy can range from mild to severe and the context usually indicates the seriousness.

She has a mild case of pleurisy and is recovering at home.
Technical Term
The term 'pleurisy' is technical, more likely to be used by healthcare professionals than laypeople.

The doctor explained that the patient's sharp chest pains were due to pleurisy.
Medical Condition
Pleurisy refers specifically to inflammation of the lung lining, a health issue that requires medical attention.

After complaining of chest pain and a cough, Mariah was diagnosed with pleurisy.
Severity Varies
Pleurisy can range from mild to severe and the context usually indicates the seriousness.

She has a mild case of pleurisy and is recovering at home.
Technical Term
The term 'pleurisy' is technical, more likely to be used by healthcare professionals than laypeople.

The doctor explained that the patient's sharp chest pains were due to pleurisy.
Medical Condition
Pleurisy refers specifically to inflammation of the lung lining, a health issue that requires medical attention.

After complaining of chest pain and a cough, Mariah was diagnosed with pleurisy.
Severity Varies
Pleurisy can range from mild to severe and the context usually indicates the seriousness.

She has a mild case of pleurisy and is recovering at home.
Technical Term
The term 'pleurisy' is technical, more likely to be used by healthcare professionals than laypeople.

The doctor explained that the patient's sharp chest pains were due to pleurisy.
Quote examples
Kid Nichols
American Athlete
In 1906, I developed pleurisy and was unable to get into condition. So I asked for my release and obtained it. So ended my Major League career.

Quote examples
Kid Nichols
American Athlete
In 1906, I developed pleurisy and was unable to get into condition. So I asked for my release and obtained it. So ended my Major League career.

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