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    Pulmonar (en. Pulmonary)

    /pulmoˈnaɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That belongs to or relates to the lungs.
    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease affects breathing.
    La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica afecta la respiración.
    Refers to the physiological processes of the lungs.
    Pulmonary oxygenation is vital for health.
    La oxigenación pulmonar es vital para la salud.
    In medicine, indicates something that has to do with the respiratory system.
    The pulmonary examination showed signs of inflammation.
    El examen pulmonar mostró signos de inflamación.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pulmonaris', which in turn comes from 'pulmo', meaning lung.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pulmonary insufficiency
    Condition in which the lungs cannot perform their function optimally.
    insuficiencia pulmonar
    pulmonary disease
    General term for referring to diseases that affect the lungs.
    enfermedad pulmonar
    pulmonary circuit
    Pathway that blood takes through the lungs.
    circuito pulmonar

    Related Words

    lung
    Main organ of the respiratory system, responsible for gas exchange.
    pulmón
    breathing
    Process by which living beings take in oxygen and expel carbon dioxide.
    respiración
    bronchitis
    Inflammation of the bronchi, which can affect pulmonary function.
    broncitis

    Slang Meanings

    Term used colloquially to refer to physical endurance.
    That runner has lungs of steel.
    Ese corredor tiene unos pulmones de acero.
    Expression used to describe someone who talks a lot.
    He won't stop talking; it seems like he has giant lungs.
    No para de hablar, parece que tiene unos pulmones gigantes.