What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pulmonic
Example
The doctor listened to his pulmonic sounds with a stethoscope. [pulmonic: adjective]
Example
The patient was diagnosed with pulmonic hypertension. [pulmonic: adjective]
pulmonary
Example
The patient underwent pulmonary rehabilitation after a lung transplant. [pulmonary: adjective]
Example
The doctor prescribed a pulmonary function test to assess the patient's lung capacity. [pulmonary: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pulmonary is more commonly used than pulmonic in everyday language and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between pulmonic and pulmonary?
Both pulmonic and pulmonary are technical terms used in the medical field and are considered formal language.
