epidemic pleurodynia

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Noun epidemic pleurodynia has 1 sense

epidemic pleurodynia, epidemic myalgia, myosis, diaphragmatic pleurisy, Bornholm disease - an acute infectious disease occurring in epidemic form and featuring paroxysms of pain (usually in the chest)
--₁ is a kind of epidemic disease

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Epidemic Pleurodynia

Description

Epidemic pleurodynia, also known as Bornholm disease or devil's grip, is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the lining between the lungs and the chest wall, causing severe pleuritic pain and muscle stiffness. This condition is characterized by sudden, sharp, and intense pain in the chest or abdomen, accompanied by fever and fatigue.

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Noun: Epidemic Pleurodynia

1.1 - A viral infection characterized by sudden, severe chest or abdominal pain, fever, and fatigue.

1.2 - A highly contagious disease caused by the Coxsackievirus or Echovirus.

Sample Sentences:

The entire school faced an outbreak of epidemic pleurodynia, causing many students to experience excruciating chest pain.
It is crucial to practice good hygiene and wash hands frequently to prevent the spread of epidemic pleurodynia.

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