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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