Definition of pleurisy Pleurisy

/plʊˈɹʌsi/ - [plurusee] - pleu•ri•sy

We found 5 definitions of pleurisy from 5 different sources.

What does pleurisy mean?

Noun Plural: pleurisies
pleurisy - inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
		inflammatory disease a disease characterized by inflammation
		purulent pleurisy a collection of pus in the lung cavity

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pleurisy (n.)
An inflammation of the pleura, usually accompanied with fever, pain, difficult respiration, and cough, and with exudation into the pleural cavity.