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

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. pneumonianoun

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

Wiktionary

  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.

Wikipedia

  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".

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  1. pneumonia

    Pneumonia is a type of lung infection caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi, leading to inflammation in the air sacs in one or both lungs, which may fill with fluid or pus, causing symptoms such as cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. Severity can range from mild to life-threatening, particularly dangerous for infants, children, people over age 65, and those with health problems or weakened immune systems.

Webster Dictionary

  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.]

Wikidata

  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 Encyclopedia

  1. Pneumonia

    name given to acute inflammation of the lungs.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  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. Johnnie Green:

    When white America catches a cold, black America catches pneumonia.

  2. Daniel Pike:

    We just thought he had pneumonia, nobody, nobody thought he had this.

  3. 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.

  4. Thomas Fraser:

    The more mobile you are, the less likely you are to get things like pneumonia in the hospital.

  5. Jim Edmonds:

    I appreciate everyone who has sent well wishes and wished me the best, i did test positive for pneumonia and I did get a test back positive for the virus. I am completely symptom-free now and doing really well, so I must have had it for a while before I got tested.

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