Definitions for pneumonia
nʊˈmoʊn yə, -ˈmoʊ ni ə, nyʊ-pneu·mo·ni·a

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. pneumonianoun

   respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. pneumonianoun

   An acute or chronic inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other microorganisms, or sometimes by physical or chemical irritants.

2. Etymology: From πνευμονία, from πνεύμων.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pneumonia

   Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily affecting the small air sacs known as alveoli. Symptoms typically include some combination of productive or dry cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. The severity of the condition is variable.Pneumonia is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria, and less commonly by other microorganisms. Identifying the responsible pathogen can be difficult. Diagnosis is often based on symptoms and physical examination. Chest X-rays, blood tests, and culture of the sputum may help confirm the diagnosis. The disease may be classified by where it was acquired, such as community- or hospital-acquired or healthcare-associated pneumonia.Risk factors for pneumonia include cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), sickle cell disease, asthma, diabetes, heart failure, a history of smoking, a poor ability to cough (such as following a stroke), and a weak immune system.Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia (such as those caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, linked to influenza, or linked to COVID-19) are available. Other methods of prevention include hand washing to prevent infection, not smoking, and social distancing.Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Pneumonia believed to be due to bacteria is treated with antibiotics. If the pneumonia is severe, the affected person is generally hospitalized. Oxygen therapy may be used if oxygen levels are low.Each year, pneumonia affects about 450 million people globally (7% of the population) and results in about 4 million deaths. With the introduction of antibiotics and vaccines in the 20th century, survival has greatly improved. Nevertheless, pneumonia remains a leading cause of death in developing countries, and also among the very old, the very young, and the chronically ill. Pneumonia often shortens the period of suffering among those already close to death and has thus been called "the old man's friend".

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Pneumonianoun

   inflammation of the lungs

2. Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. pneymoni`a, fr. pney`mwn, pl. pney`mones the lungs, also, pley`mwn, which is perh. the original form. Cf. Pneumatio, Pulmonary.]

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1. Pneumonia

   Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung—affecting primarily the microscopic air sacs known as alveoli. It is usually caused by infection with viruses or bacteria and less commonly other microorganisms, certain drugs and other conditions such as autoimmune diseases. Typical symptoms include a cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty breathing. Diagnostic tools include x-rays and culture of the sputum. Vaccines to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Presumed bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics. If the pneumonia is severe, the affected person is generally admitted to hospital. Annually, pneumonia affects approximately 450 million people, seven percent of the world's total, and results in about 4 million deaths. Although pneumonia was regarded by William Osler in the 19th century as "the captain of the men of death", the advent of antibiotic therapy and vaccines in the 20th century has seen improvements in survival. Nevertheless, in developing countries, and among the very old, the very young and the chronically ill, pneumonia remains a leading cause of death.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pneumonia

   name given to acute inflammation of the lungs.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Pneumonia

   Inflammation of any part, segment or lobe, of the lung parenchyma.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of pneumonia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of pneumonia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of pneumonia in a Sentence

1. Barbara Spriggs:

   He had been over-medicated, had severe bruising, was dehydrated and suffering from pneumonia. To this day, I don't know what happened to Bob.

2. Bam Margera:

   I did not know that I had gnarly Covid and my body was shutting down. I went into four seizures, each one lasting 10 to 20 minutes. On the fourth one I bit my tongue so hard it was nearly falling off. It got so swollen and puffy it wouldn’t fit in my mouth. I was drinking the infected blood, which gave me pneumonia, as well. i went to the hospital and had my fifth seizure and then couldn’t breathe without a tube down my throat. I woke up five days later thinking I was there for just a couple hours. I spent eight days in there.

3. Greg Poland:

   What would increase the suspicion of coronavirus would be if you were short of breath, people can also develop pneumonia from the flu, which has a similar presentation, so either way you're going to want to seek medical attention.

4. Jeffrey Duchin:

   In addition, we're aware of a number of individuals associated with the long-term care facility who are reportedly ill with respiratory symptoms or pneumonia, and we're in the process of investigating this situation as an outbreak, we're in the beginning stages of our investigation and new details.

5. Ashish Jha:

   Possibly a shortage of gloves, respirator masks and ventilators for people who develop pneumonia, and a shortage of doctors and nurses if they become ill.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=pneumonia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Pneumonia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pneumonia
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pneumonia
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=pneumonia
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Pneumonia