Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun Same as pleurisy.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun (Med.) Pleurisy.

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  • noun Pleurisy (inflammation of the pleura).

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Examples

  • Illustration from Gray's Anatomy courtesy of Wikimedia Commons Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is the inflammation of the disease from H1N1, evidence suggests.

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  • In the end, they think that I got a viral infection that gave me "pleuritis."

    The 3 P’s… 2008

  • Shortness of breath or chest pains indicating inflammation of the lungs (pleuritis) or the heart (pericarditis)

    OUR BODIES, OURSELVES The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective 2005

  • He had an attack of pleuritis some weeks before, and had recovered, but latterly complained a little of his head.

    Missionary Travels and Researches in South Africa 2004

  • This can lead to pleuritis, pneumonia, and even death.

    The Last Chance Dog D.V.M. Donna Kelleher 2003

  • This can lead to pleuritis, pneumonia, and even death.

    The Last Chance Dog D.V.M. Donna Kelleher 2003

  • Women with symptoms such as extreme fatigue, severe arthritis, pleuritis, pericarditis, uncontrolled fever, or kidney disease may be put on an oral dose of a corticosteroid, such as prednisone, prednisolone, or methylprednisolone Medrol.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

  • The most common complication is pleuritis, the inflammation of the lining of the lung.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

  • In cases of pleuritis, NSAIDs or steroids are given to reduce inflammation.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

  • It could be pericarditis or pleuritis and should be treated promptly.

    THE LUPUS HANDBOOK FOR WOMEN ROBIN DIBNER 1994

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