Match each definition with the correct term.
-pharyngitis
A) also known as a sore throat
B) inflammation of the pleura
C) pain in the pleura
D) surgical repair of the pharynx
E) surgical removal of the pleura

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Pharyngitis is inflammation of the pharynx, which is commonly known as a sore throat.

Answer: B 
 Pleurisy is inflammation of the pleura, which is the thin layer of tissue that lines the lungs and chest cavity.

Answer: C 
 Pleurodynia is pain in the pleura, usually caused by inflammation or infection.

Answer: D 
 Pharyngoplasty is surgical repair of the pharynx, which is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity.

Answer: E 
 Pleurectomy is surgical removal of the pleura, usually as part of treatment for certain types of lung cancer or pleural mesothelioma.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term