Meaning of the word pneumonia in English
What does pneumonia mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pneumonia
US /nuːˈmoʊ.njə/
UK /njuːˈməʊ.ni.ə/
Noun
lung inflammation caused by bacterial or viral infection, in which the air sacs fill with pus and may become solid. Inflammation may affect both lungs (double pneumonia) or be confined to one (single pneumonia).
Example:
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He was hospitalized with severe pneumonia.
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Vaccination can help prevent certain types of pneumonia.
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