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purulent pleurisy

 

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Noun purulent pleurisy has 1 sense
  1. purulent pleurisy - a collection of pus in the lung cavity
    --1 is a kind of
    pleurisy; empyema

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Purulent Pleurisy

Description:

Purulent pleurisy is a medical condition characterized by inflammation and infection of the pleural membrane, the thin lining surrounding the lungs. It occurs when pus accumulates in the pleural space, leading to severe chest pain and difficulty breathing.

Sample Sentences:

  • The patient was diagnosed with purulent pleurisy after experiencing persistent chest pain.
  • Antibiotics are commonly prescribed to treat purulent pleurisy and eradicate the underlying infection.
  • Purulent pleurisy can cause fever, coughing, and shortness of breath.
  • Due to the severity of his purulent pleurisy, the doctor recommended hospitalization for immediate treatment.

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