What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pleurisy
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pleurisy after he complained of chest pain. [pleurisy: noun]
Example
She had trouble breathing due to the pleurisy. [pleurisy: noun]
pleurisy
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with pleurisy after he complained of chest pain. [pleurisy: noun]
Example
She had trouble breathing due to the pleurisy. [pleurisy: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pleurisy is the more common and accepted term used in modern medical contexts, while plurisy is an outdated term that is no longer commonly used.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pleurisy and pleurisy?
Both plurisy and pleurisy are formal terms used in medical contexts.
