Associations to the word «Pneumonia»

Wiktionary

PNEUMONIA, noun. An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

Dictionary definition

PNEUMONIA, noun. Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants.

Wise words

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