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pneumonia
[ noo-mohn-yuh, -moh-nee-uh, nyoo- ]
noun
- inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
- 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.
pneumonia
/ ːˈəʊɪə /
noun
- inflammation of one or both lungs, in which the air sacs (alveoli) become filled with liquid, which renders them useless for breathing. It is usually caused by bacterial (esp pneumococcal) or viral infection
pneumonia
- 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.
pneumonia
- 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.
Word History and Origins
Origin of pneumonia1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pneumonia1
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Example Sentences
Pope Francis, the first ever Latin American pope, died on Monday aged 88, following a period of ill health that led to him spending five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia.
Eddie Howe says he is "OK" but "not 100%" as he returns to manage Newcastle United after his stay in hospital with pneumonia.
Howe, 47, was diagnosed with pneumonia earlier this month after being admitted to hospital having felt unwell for a number of days, but is now back overseeing matters at the training ground.
The Pope died on Monday aged 88 following a stroke and a battle with double pneumonia, for which he spent five weeks in hospital earlier this year.
His death followed a period of ill health that saw him spend five weeks in hospital with double pneumonia.
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