What is another word for purulent pleurisy?
Pronunciation: [pjˈʊɹuːlənt plˈɜːɹəsi] (IPA) 
Purulent pleurisy is an inflammatory condition in which the pleura, the thin membranes that line the lungs, become infected and filled with pus. It is often caused by bacterial infections such as pneumonia or tuberculosis. Synonyms for purulent pleurisy include empyema, pyothorax, and suppurative pleuritis. Empyema refers to the collection of pus in a body cavity, pyothorax specifically refers to the presence of pus in the pleural cavity, and suppurative pleuritis refers to inflammation of the pleural membrane with the formation of pus. Other related terms may include pleural effusion, which is the accumulation of fluid in the pleural cavity, and pleuritic chest pain, which is a symptom of pleurisy characterized by sharp, stabbing pain in the chest that worsens with breathing.
