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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

pleuritis

/ˈplʊərɪtɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does pleuritis mean?

noun

Inflammation of the pleura, the two-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the chest cavity. Pleuritis can be caused by infection, injury, or disease.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with pleuritis and prescribed antibiotics to treat the underlying infection."

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