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pleurodynia


Meanings
  • Noun

    A condition characterized by chest pain and fever, caused by inflammation of the lining of the lung.

    - "She was diagnosed with pleurodynia after a series of tests."
    - "The patient's pleurodynia improved after receiving proper treatment."

Variants
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pleurisies , pleurisy , pleuritic
Etymology
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From the Greek words pleuron (ribs or side) and dynia (pain).


Trivia
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  1. Pleurodynia is also known as 'Chest Quinsy' or 'Chest Fever'.

  2. The condition can be caused by various bacterial and viral infections, as well as certain medications and medical procedures.


Related Concepts
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  1. Pleurisy: A condition characterized by inflammation of the lining of the lungs and the lining surrounding the heart and chest cavity.


How to Memorize "pleurodynia"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the inflammation and pain in the lining of the lungs, causing chest pain and fever.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the side of the body and pain.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek roots pleuron (side) and dynia (pain).


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