- pneumonic
- pneumonic 1670s, from L. pneumonicus, from Gk. pneumonikos “of the lungs,” from pneumon (see PNEUMONIA (Cf. pneumonia)).
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Pneumonic — may refer to:* Lung * Bubonic plague, known as Pneumonic plague * Pneumonic device … Wikipedia
pneumonic — PNEUMÓNIC, Ă, pneumonici, ce, adj. (înv.) Privitor la bolile de plămâni; propriu bolilor de plămâni. [pr.: pne u ] – Din fr. pneumonique. Trimis de ana zecheru, 24.03.2004. Sursa: DEX 98 pneumónic adj. m. (sil. pne u ), pl. pneumónici; … Dicționar Român
Pneumonic — Pneu*mon ic, a. [Gr. ?: cf. F. pneumonique.] (a) Of or pertaining to the lungs; pulmonic. (b) Of or pertaining to pneumonia; as, pneumonic symptoms. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Pneumonic — Pneu*mon ic, n. (Med.) A medicine for affections of the lungs. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
pneumonic — adjective Etymology: New Latin pneumonicus, from Greek pneumonikos, from pneumōn Date: 1675 1. of, relating to, or affecting the lungs < pneumonic plague > ; pulmonic, pulmonary 2. of, relating to, or affected with pneumonia … New Collegiate Dictionary
pneumonic — pneumonia ► NOUN ▪ a lung infection in which the air sacs fill with pus. DERIVATIVES pneumonic adjective. ORIGIN from Greek pneum n lung … English terms dictionary
pneumonic — adjective 1. pertaining to or characterized by or affected by pneumonia pneumonic plague • Pertains to noun: ↑pneumonia • Derivationally related forms: ↑pneumonia 2. relating to or affecting the lungs pulmonary disease … Useful english dictionary
Pneumonic plague — is the most virulent and least common form of plague, caused by the bacterium yersinia pestis. Typically, pneumonic form is due to a secondary spread from advanced infection of an initial bubonic form. Primary pneumonic plague results from… … Wikipedia
Pneumonic device — is a generic term for equipment designed for use with or relating to the lungs. The iron lung and medical ventilator may be considered pneumonic devices. The term may also refer to any device used in the field of respiratory therapy.A rare… … Wikipedia
pneumonic plague — n plague of an extremely virulent form that is caused by a bacterium of the genus Pasteurella (P. pestis), involves chiefly the lungs, and usu. is transmitted from person to person by droplet infection compare BUBONIC PLAGUE * * * pulmonic plague … Medical dictionary
