PLEURODYNIA

pleurodynia, pleuralgia, costalgia

(noun) pain in the chest caused by inflammation of the muscles between the ribs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

pleurodynia (plural pleurodynias)

(medicine) A painful condition of the side of the body, simulating pleurisy, usually due to rheumatism.

Source: Wiktionary


Pleu`ro*dyn"i*a, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Med.)

Definition: A painful affection of the side, simulating pleurisy, usually due to rheumatism.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ARCTIID

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