noun

pneumonia

pneumonia

He was diagnosed with pneumonia.

He was diagnosed with pneumonia.

Pneumonia can be a serious illness for the elderly.

Pneumonia can be a serious illness for the elderly.

((as a noun)) pneumonia He was diagnosed with pneumonia.

bronchitis, influenza

From Greek 'pneuma' (breath, spirit) and 'pneumon' (lung).

The 'p' is silent. Pronounce it 'new-moan-ya'. Think of it as a disease of the lungs.

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