Pleuralgia

Meaning of the word

The word “pleuralgia” refers to acute or chronic pain in the chest region, caused by inflammation of the pleura, which is the membrane that covers the lungs and the thoracic cavity.

Origin of the word

The word “pleuralgia” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleura” (meaning “rib”) and “algos” (which means “pain”).

Adverbs of the word
– Pleuralgically

Conjunctions of the word

– AND
– or
– But
– Although
– Therefore

synonyms of the word
– Pleural pain
– Pleurisia
– Pleurodynia

Definitions of the Word

Examples of the word in text

Pleuralgia is a painful condition that can be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs.

Pleuralgia can be caused by respiratory infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis.

rhymes with the word
– Neuralgia
– Otalgia
– Backache

anagrams with the word
– Guapilear
– Pilearuga
– Pilegaura