1. Plural of pleurisy; instances or cases of inflammation of the membrane surrounding the lungs, typically causing chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form

Examples

• The hospital treated several cases of pleurisies during the winter months.
• Recurrent pleurisies can indicate an underlying autoimmune condition.
• Patients with pleurisies often experience sharp pain when breathing deeply.
• The doctor diagnosed multiple pleurisies in the clinic that week.
• Viral infections can lead to pleurisies in susceptible individuals.