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Definition of Pneumonia
1. Noun. Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants.
Generic synonyms: Respiratory Disease, Respiratory Disorder, Respiratory Illness
Specialized synonyms: Bronchial Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Lobar Pneumonia, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Interstitial Plasma Cell Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocytosis, Pleuropneumonia, Viral Pneumonia
Derivative terms: Pneumonic
Specialized synonyms: Bronchial Pneumonia, Bronchopneumonia, Lobar Pneumonia, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Interstitial Plasma Cell Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Pneumonia, Pneumocytosis, Pleuropneumonia, Viral Pneumonia
Derivative terms: Pneumonic
Definition of Pneumonia
1. n. Inflammation of the lungs.
Definition of Pneumonia
1. Noun. An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants. ¹
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Definition of Pneumonia
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Medical Definition of Pneumonia
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