Pleuropericarditic

Meaning of the word

The word “pleropericarditic” is an adjective that refers to something related to pleropericarditis, which is simultaneous inflammation of pleura and pericardium, membranes that surround the lungs and the heart, respectively.

Origin of the word

The word “pleropericarditic” originates in the Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “pleura” (meaning “rib” or “side”) and “pericardium” (which refers to the membrane surrounding the heart). The suffix “-ytic” indicates the inflammatory nature of the condition.

Word adverbs

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

Conjunctions of the word

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

Synonyms of the word

Some synonyms for “pleropericarditic” are: pleropericardial, pleropericardial.

Word Definitions

– Concerning pleropericarditis, simultaneous inflammation of pleura and pericardium.
– which is related to the inflammation of the membranes surrounding the lungs and the heart.

Phrases that the word applies

– The patient was diagnosed with a pleropericarditic picture.
Pleuropericarditis can cause severe chest pain.

Examples of the word in text

– The doctor prescribed medications to treat the pleropericarditic condition.
– Pleuropericarditis is a rare but severe complication of some infections.

Rhymes with the word

– Carditic
– Pericardial
– Pleuritic

Anagrams with the word

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