pneumonia
Americannoun
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inflammation of the lungs with congestion.
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Also called lobar pneumonia. an acute disease of the lungs, caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and characterized by fever, a cough with blood-tinged phlegm, and difficult breathing.
noun
Etymology
Origin of pneumonia
First recorded in 1595–1605; from New Latin, from Greek pneumonía; equivalent to pneumon- + -ia
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She was admitted to hospital with pneumonia last April, but 10 months later was not allowed to return home.
From BBC
A common respiratory bacterium that typically causes pneumonia and sinus infections may also play a role in Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily
The former pharmacy worker also lost her spleen, battled pneumonia and developed gallstones which she was told might require further surgery.
From BBC
“Measles spreads easily and can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling, and even death,” Davis said.
From Los Angeles Times
Bethan would have been 27 now - but her dreams were taken when she died aged 21 from a combination of sepsis, pneumonia and Crohn's disease.
From BBC
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