pneumo- (Meaning)
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pneumo- ()
A combining form from Gr. pney`mwn, pney`monos, a lung; as, pneumogastric, pneumology.
Synonyms & Antonyms of pneumo-
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pneumo- Sentence Examples
- Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that enter the pneumo- (lung) tissue.
- Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling harmful particles, leading to inflammation and fibrosis within the pneumo- (lung) tissue.
- Pneumothorax occurs when air or gas enters the pneumo- (lung) space outside of the lungs, causing a collapse.
- Pneumectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion or all of a pneumo- (lung).
- Pneumonectomy is used to treat severe lung infections, lung cancer, or other conditions affecting the pneumo- (lung).
- Pneumocytes are specialized cells lining the pneumo- (lung) tissue that facilitate gas exchange.
- Pneumonias can be classified into different types based on the causative agent and the area of the pneumo- (lung) affected.
- Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, infecting the pneumo- (lung) tissue.
- Pneumoviruses are respiratory viruses that can cause bronchiolitis and pneumonia, affecting the pneumo- (lung) tissue in young children.
- Pneumo- is a combining form in medical terminology that refers to the pneumo- (lung) or its related structures.
FAQs About the word pneumo-
A combining form from Gr. pney`mwn, pney`monos, a lung; as, pneumogastric, pneumology.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Pneumonia, an infection of the lungs, is caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi that enter the pneumo- (lung) tissue.
Pneumoconiosis is a lung disease caused by inhaling harmful particles, leading to inflammation and fibrosis within the pneumo- (lung) tissue.
Pneumothorax occurs when air or gas enters the pneumo- (lung) space outside of the lungs, causing a collapse.
Pneumectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a portion or all of a pneumo- (lung).
