Meaning Of The Word Pneumonia

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pneumonia
uncountable noun: Pneumonia is a serious disease which affects your lungs and makes it difficult for you to breathe.

pneumonia in American English
inflammation or infection of the alveoli of the lungs of varying degrees of severity and caused by bacteria, viruses, etc.
noun: inflammation of the lungs with congestion

pneumonia in British English
noun: inflammation of one or both lungs, in which the air sacs (alveoli) become filled with liquid, which renders them useless for breathing. It is usually caused by bacterial (esp pneumococcal) or viral infection

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