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Noun: pneumonia  n(y)oo'mow-nee-u
  1. Respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

Derived forms: pneumonias

See also: pneumonic

Type of: respiratory disease, respiratory disorder, respiratory illness

Encyclopedia: Pneumonia, bacterial Pneumonia Pneumonia, viral Pneumonia, eosinophilic

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