pleuritis

/plʊəˈrɪtɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

inflammation of the pleura, the two layers of tissue surrounding the lungs, often caused by pneumonia or tuberculosis.

“The doctor diagnosed her with pleuritis and prescribed her antibiotics to help manage the condition.”

Synonyms

  • pleural inflammation
  • pleurisy

Antonyms

  • pleuritis is not typically opposed to a specific word, but one antonym could be 'pleurodesis' as it is a surgical procedure to adhere the pleura together