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pleuritis
This term is a technical medical diagnosis used primarily in clinical settings. It describes a specific pathological state of inflammation rather than a general symptom, distinguishing it from "pleurisy," which is often used more broadly to describe the clinical syndrome of chest pain associated with pleural inflammation.
As a medical condition denoting a specific state of inflammation, the word is treated as an uncountable noun. It does not have a plural form because it refers to the condition itself rather than individual instances of the disease.
Meanings
Examples
The patient was diagnosed with acute pleuritis after complaining of sharp chest pain.
I can feel a stabbing sensation every time I take a deep breath, maybe it is pleuritis.
Pleuritis often occurs as a complication of pneumonia.
Pleuritis often occurs as a complication of pneumonia.
The doctor noted a pleural friction rub, which is a classic sign of pleuritis.
Does the pain get worse when you cough or breathe deeply, suggesting pleuritis?
He suffered from chronic pleuritis that made it difficult for him to walk long distances.
The medical report indicated that the pleuritis had led to a pleural effusion.
I wonder if this persistent inflammation is actually pleuritis.
I wonder if this persistent inflammation is actually pleuritis.