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    Pulmonía (en. Pneumonia)

    /pulmoˈnia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    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.