pleurodynia
/ˌplʊrəˈdɪniə/
noun
- Pain in the muscles between the ribs, often caused by a viral infection or injury.
- Pleurodynia can make it difficult to take a deep breath or cough.
- After a week of rest, her pleurodynia gradually improved.
- The patient was diagnosed with pleurodynia after complaining of sharp chest pain when breathing.