Pleurospasmodic

Meaning of the word

The word “pleurospasmodic” is an adjective that refers to something related to an involuntary spasm or contraction of the intercostal muscles, which are the muscles located between the ribs.

Origin of the word

The word “pleurospasmodic” originates in the Greek “pleura” (rib) + “spasms” (spasm) + “Ikos” (relative to). Therefore, its literal meaning is “relative to spasm of the ribs.”

Word adverbs

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

Conjunctions of the word

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

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pleurospasmodic” are: spasmodic, convulsive, contracted, involuntary.

Word Definitions

– Concerning a spasm of the intercostal muscles.
– which causes involuntary contraction of the muscles between the ribs.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient had a pleurospasmodic condition after the accident.
– Treatment for the pleuropasmodic consists of relaxing the affected muscles.

Examples of the word in text

– The doctor diagnosed the patient with a pleurospasmodic spasm.
The pleurospasmodic pain was intense and made breathing difficult.

Rhymes with the word

– Spasmodic
– Cardioposmodic
– Hemispasmodic

Anagrams with the word

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