英语释义
1. inflammation of the pleura that is typically characterized by sudden onset, painful and difficult respiration, and exudation of fluid or fibrinous material into the pleural cavity
2. a serious and painful disease of the lungs
3. a sore swollen state of the membrane that lines the chest often with fever, painful breathing, and coughing
4. inflammation of the pleura that is typically characterized by sudden onset, painful and difficult respiration, and exudation of fluid or fibrinous material into the pleural cavity — called also pleuritis — see dry pleurisy, wet pleurisy