Hepatitis with extension of the inflammation to the neighboring portion of the pleura. ... Origin: pleuro-+ G. Hepar, liver, + -itis, inflammation ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(ploor″o-hep″ә-ti´tis) hepatitis with inflammation of a portion of the pleura near the liver.
Type: Term Pronunciation: plūr′ō-hep′ă-tī′tis Definitions: 1. Hepatitis with extension of the inflammation to the neighboring portion of the pleura.