pleurisy
noun
inflammation of the pleura, with or without a liquid effusion in the pleural cavity, characterized by a dry cough and pain in the affected side.
pleuritic
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a word derived from
pleurisy.
Example Sentences
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These cells occur also in fresh pleuritic exudations.
From Histology of the Blood Normal and Pathological by W. Myers
The third was an Invalid, who had been admitted for a pleuritic Complaint, which he had got the better of.
From An Account of the Diseases which were most frequent in the British military hospitals in Germany by Donald Monro
Collect a quantity of pleuritic effusion, if such is present, in a pipette for further examination later.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by J. W. H. (John William Henry) Eyre
The lungs were removed from the chest with difficulty, owing to the very general pleuritic adhesions.
From An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis or Ulceration Induced by Carbonaceous Accumulation in the Lungs of Coal Miners by Archibald Makellar
In the morning, he found her with considerable fever, and suffering from a return of the pleuritic pain.
From All's for the Best by T. S. (Timothy Shay) Arthur
