pleurisy

pleu·ri·sy

noun \ˈplu̇r-ə-sē\

Definition of PLEURISY

: inflammation of the pleura that is typically characterized by sudden onset, painful and difficult respiration, and exudation of fluid or fibrinous material into the pleural cavity

— pleu·rit·ic \plu̇-ˈri-tik\ adjective

Origin of PLEURISY

Middle English pleuresi, from Anglo-French pleuresie, from Late Latin pleurisis, alteration of Latin pleuritis, from Greek, from pleura side

First Known Use: 14th century