Pleuritic

Meaning of the word

The word “pleuritic” is an adjective that refers to something related to pleurisia, which is inflammation of the pleura, a membrane that covers the lungs and the chest cavity.

Origin of the word

The word “pleuritic” originates in the Latin term “pleuricus”, which in turn derives from the Greek “pleuritikós”, related to pleurisia.

Word adverbs

There are no specific adverbs related to the word “pleuritic”.

Conjunctions of the word

There are no specific conjunctions related to the word “pleuritic”.

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms of the word “pleuritic” are: inflammatory, pleuritide, pleuritic.

Word Definitions

– Concerning pleurisia, inflammation of the pleura.
– which has symptoms or characteristics similar to those of pleurisy.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient was diagnosed with a pleuritic condition.
– Pleuritic pain is intense and affects breathing.

Examples of the word in text

– The doctor prescribed medications to treat the pleuritic condition.
– Pleuritic pain gets worse by breathing deeply.

Rhymes with the word

– Critical
– Political
– Symptomatic
– Practical
– Diagnosis

Anagrams with the word

– No anagrams were found with the word “pleuritic”.

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