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noun Pathology.
1.
inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
2.
Also called lobar pneumonia. an acute disease of the lungs, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and characterized by fever, a cough with blood-tinged phlegm, and difficult breathing.
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Pneumonia
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Example Sentences
- He's had pneumonia for the last month and wasn't feeling up to it.
- Just as a cough can be a symptom of pneumonia, snoring can be a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea.
- My youngest had a double ear infection and pneumonia just two weeks ago.
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Word Origin & History
pneumonia
c.1600, from Mod.L., from Gk. pneumonia "inflammation of the lungs," from pneumon (gen. pneumonos) "lung," altered from pleumon "lung," lit. "floater," from PIE *pleu- "to flow, to swim" (see pulmonary). Alteration in Gk. perhaps by influence of pnein "to breathe."
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American Heritage
Medical Dictionary
pneumonia pneu·mo·nia (n&oobreve;-mōn'yə, ny&oobreve;-)
n.
An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs and caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants.
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Science Dictionary
pneumonia  (n -mōn'yə) Pronunciation Key
An acute or chronic disease marked by inflammation of the lungs, especially an infectious disease caused by viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens, such as mycoplasmas. Individuals with pneumonia often have abnormal chest x-rays that show areas with fluid in the infected part of the lungs. |
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Cultural Dictionary
pneumonia [(nuh-mohn-yuh)]A disease characterized by inflammation of the lungs. Pneumonia can be caused by many factors, including bacterial infections, viral infections, and the inhalation of chemical irritants.
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