Pneumonia

Pronunciation: /n(j)uːˈmoʊniə/

Definitions of pneumonia

noun an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs, causing coughing, fever, and difficulty breathing

Example Sentences

A1 My grandmother was hospitalized with pneumonia.

A2 The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat my pneumonia.

B1 Pneumonia is a serious infection that affects the lungs.

B2 The patient's pneumonia was exacerbated by a weak immune system.

C1 The mortality rate for pneumonia can be high in elderly patients.

C2 The pulmonologist recommended a chest X-ray to confirm the presence of pneumonia.

Examples of pneumonia in a Sentence

formal Pneumonia is a serious infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs.

informal My grandma was hospitalized with pneumonia last winter.

slang I heard that nasty cough could be pneumonia, dude.

figurative The corruption within the government spread like pneumonia throughout the country.

Grammatical Forms of pneumonia

• past tense: pneumoniaed
• plural: pneumonias
• comparative: more pneumonia
• superlative: most pneumonia
• present tense: pneumonia
• future tense: will pneumonia
• perfect tense: have pneumoniaed
• continuous tense: is pneumoniaing
• singular: pneumonia
• positive degree: pneumonia
• infinitive: to pneumonia
• gerund: pneumoniaing
• participle: pneumoniaed

Origin and Evolution of pneumonia

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'pneumonia' originates from the ancient Greek word 'pneumon', which means 'lung'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'pneumonia' was first used in English in the early 17th century to describe an inflammation of the lungs. Over time, the understanding of the disease and its treatment has evolved, leading to advancements in medical knowledge and care for patients with pneumonia.