Pleurosis

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurosis” is a female noun that refers to a respiratory disease that affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of the pleura, the membrane that covers the lungs and the interior of the ribcage.

Origin of the word

The origin of the word “pleurosis” comes from the Greek “pleura”, which means “rib” or “side”, and the suffix “-ose”, which indicates a condition or disease. Therefore, “pleurosis” can be translated literally as “side disease” or “rib disease”.

Word adverbs

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

Conjunctions of the word

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

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pleurosis” are: pleurite, pleuropneumonia, pleuropulmonite.

Word Definitions

– Respiratory disease that causes inflammation in the pleura.
– Inflammation of the membrane that coat the lungs and the interior of the thoracic box.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient has been diagnosed with pleurosis and will need proper treatment.
– Pleurosis can cause severe chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Examples of the word in text

Pleurosis is a condition that can be caused by bacterial, viral or fungal infections. The most common symptoms of pleurosis include chest pain when breathing, dry cough and fever. Treatment of pleurosis usually involves the use of anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

Rhymes with the word

– PAIN
– Flowers
– Loves
– Colors
– odors

Anagrams with the word

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

Sources:

1. Informal Dictionary
2. DICIO
3. meanings.com.br