Definitions for pleurisy
ˈplʊər ə sipleurisy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleurisynoun

   inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. pleurisynoun

   Inflammation of lung pleura.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. PLEURISYnoun

   Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, though it is hardly distinguishable from an inflammation of any other part of the breast, which are all from the same cause, a stagnated blood; and are to be remedied by evacuation, suppuration or expectoration, or all together. John Quincy

   Etymology: πλευϱῖτις; pleuresie, Fr. pleuritis, Lat.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleurisy

   Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis, is inflammation of the membranes that surround the lungs and line the chest cavity (pleurae). This can result in a sharp chest pain while breathing. Occasionally the pain may be a constant dull ache. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, cough, fever, or weight loss, depending on the underlying cause.The most common cause is a viral infection. Other causes include bacterial infection, pneumonia, pulmonary embolism, autoimmune disorders, lung cancer, following heart surgery, pancreatitis and asbestosis. Occasionally the cause remains unknown. The underlying mechanism involves the rubbing together of the pleurae instead of smooth gliding. Other conditions that can produce similar symptoms include pericarditis, heart attack, cholecystitis, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax. Diagnostic testing may include a chest X-ray, electrocardiogram (ECG), and blood tests.Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Paracetamol (acetaminophen) and ibuprofen may be used to decrease pain. Incentive spirometry may be recommended to encourage larger breaths. About one million people are affected in the United States each year. Descriptions of the condition date from at least as early as 400 BC by Hippocrates.

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1. pleurisy

   Pleurisy is a medical condition characterized by inflammation of the pleura - the two thin linings between your lungs and your chest wall. The condition often results in sharp, stabbing pain whenever an individual takes a deep breath, cough or sneeze. The inflammation can cause fluid to build up in the thin space between the layers of the pleura, a condition called pleural effusion. Pleurisy can be caused by a viral infection, bacterial infection, an injury, or an autoimmune disorder, among other causes. Treatment often involves addressing the underlying cause of the inflammation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleurisynoun

   an inflammation of the pleura, usually accompanied with fever, pain, difficult respiration, and cough, and with exudation into the pleural cavity

2. Etymology: [F. pleursie, L. pleurisis, pleuritis, Gr pleyri^tis (sc. no`sos), fr. pleyra` rib, side.]

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1. Pleurisy

   Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. There are many possible causes of pleurisy but infections are the most common. The inflamed pleural layers rub against each other every time the lungs expand to breathe in air. This can cause severe sharp pain with inhalation.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pleurisy

   INFLAMMATION of PLEURA, the lining of the LUNG. When PARIETAL PLEURA is involved, there is pleuritic CHEST PAIN.

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1. • Inflammatory Disease

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pleurisy in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

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   The numerical value of pleurisy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pleurisy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pleurisy
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=pleurisy
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurisy
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pleurisy
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pleurisy