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What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the pleural membrane characterized by pain and intensified by coughing?
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This term is pleurisy (also known as pleuritis) an inflammation of the pleura, the lining around the lungs. This inflammation causes swelling and therefore pain especially with coughing.
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