Inflammation of the pleura with thickening of the membrane. ... Synonym: productive pleurisy. ... Origin: pachy-+ pleura + G. -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Pronunciation: pak′ē-plū-rī′tis Definitions: 1. Obsolete term for inflammation of the pleura with thickening of the membrane. Synonyms: productive pleurisy Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=64387