pneumonia — infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
Pronunciation (IPA): /nuˈmoʊniə/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's pneumonia was so bad, even her cough needed a vacation.
- Walking pneumonia sounds like a disease for people who can't afford to stay in bed.
- The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia after examining his chest X-rays.
pneumonia
NOUN[/nuˈmoʊniə/]
infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
infection that inflames air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid
Between begonia's beauty and ammonia's sting, pneumonia lingers.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Pneumonia derives from Ancient Greek, combining 'pneumon' (lung) and the medical suffix '-ia' (condition or disease). This medical term has been in use since the time of Hippocrates in classical antiquity to describe inflammatory conditions of the lungs.
Breakdown
pneumon- (lung) + -ia (condition/disease state). The Greek root 'pneumon' relates to breathing and the lungs, while the suffix '-ia' is a standard medical termination denoting a pathological condition.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's pneumonia was so bad, even her cough needed a vacation.”
“Walking pneumonia sounds like a disease for people who can't afford to stay in bed.”
“The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia after examining his chest X-rays.”
“Pneumonia can be prevented with proper vaccination and hygiene.”
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