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pneumonia

[nuːˈmoʊniə]

pneumonia Definition

  • 1a serious illness affecting one or both lungs, causing inflammation of the air sacs and filling them with fluid or pus
  • 2an 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

Using pneumonia: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pneumonia" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was hospitalized with pneumonia.

  • Example

    Pneumonia is a common complication of AIDS.

  • Example

    The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia.

  • Example

    She developed pneumonia after a severe cold.

pneumonia Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pneumonia

  • lung fever
  • chest infection
  • respiratory infection

Phrases with pneumonia

  • a mild form of pneumonia that does not require bed rest or hospitalization

    Example

    She was diagnosed with walking pneumonia and was able to continue working.

  • double pneumonia

    pneumonia affecting both lungs

    Example

    He was diagnosed with double pneumonia and was admitted to the hospital.

  • pneumonia caused by a virus

    Example

    She was diagnosed with viral pneumonia and was prescribed antiviral medication.

Origins of pneumonia

from ancient Greek 'pneumōn', meaning 'lung'

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Summary: pneumonia in Brief

Pneumonia [nuːˈmoʊniə] is a serious illness that affects the lungs, causing inflammation of the air sacs and filling them with fluid or pus. It can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms and sometimes by physical and chemical irritants. Examples include 'He was hospitalized with pneumonia,' and 'The elderly are more susceptible to pneumonia.' Phrases like 'walking pneumonia' refer to a mild form that does not require bed rest or hospitalization.

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