# pneumonia

Pronunciation: US say "noo-MOH-nee-uh" /nuˈmoʊniə/; UK say "nyoo-MOH-nee-uh" /njuˈməʊniə/

## Noun

1. Inflammation of the lungs caused by infection with viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms.
   - Simple: A serious illness where germs make the lungs swell and fill with liquid, making it hard to breathe.
   - _She developed pneumonia after a severe bout of the flu and needed several weeks to recover._
   - _Bacterial pneumonia often responds well to a course of antibiotics if treated early._

## Origin

From Ancient Greek πνευμονία (pneumonía, "lung disease"), formed from πνεύμων (pneúmōn, "lung") plus the suffix -ία (-ía).

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