Pulmonía (en. Pneumonia)

/pulmoˈnia/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Infectious disease that inflames the lungs.
Pneumonia can be caused by viruses, bacteria, or fungi.
La pulmonía puede ser causada por virus, bacterias o hongos.
Serious medical condition that may require hospitalization.
Some elderly patients are more vulnerable to pneumonia.
Algunos pacientes mayores son más vulnerables a la pulmonía.
Symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.
The doctor diagnosed the girl with pneumonia after examining her.
El médico diagnosticó a la niña con pulmonía después de examinarla.

Etymology

From Latin 'pneumonia', referring to the inflammation of the lungs.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to contract pneumonia
To develop infections or inflammations in the lungs due to environmental conditions or diseases.
contractar pulmonía
to suffer from pneumonia
To experience the symptoms and effects of pneumonia.
sufrir de pulmonía
bilateral pneumonia
Inflammation in both lungs.
pulmonía bilateral

Related Words

pneumonia
Medical term that refers to the inflammation of one or both lungs.
neumonía
cough
Reflex reaction that involves the forced expulsion of air from the lungs.
tos
fever
Increase in body temperature, often associated with infections.
fiebre

Slang Meanings

Pulmo
He said he had a bad 'pulmo,' but it was actually pneumonia.
Decía que tenía un 'pulmo' mal, pero en realidad era pulmonía.