Pleuritis, or ________, is a condition in which the pleura of the lungs become inflamed.

Pleuritis

An inflammation of the pleura, the thin tissue layers surrounding the lungs, causing sharp chest pain.

Pleura

The thin membranes enveloping the lungs and lining the inside of the chest cavity, which help facilitate smooth lung movement during breathing.

Note signs and disorders linked to dysfunction in the respiratory system.
Recognize the medical terminology associated with prevalent respiratory disorders.

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Final Answer :

pleurisy

Learning Objectives

Note signs and disorders linked to dysfunction in the respiratory system.
Recognize the medical terminology associated with prevalent respiratory disorders.