pneumonitis

[noo-muh-nahy-tis, nyoo-]

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the lung caused by a virus or exposure to irritating substances.

pneumonitis

/ ˌnjuːmɒnˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the lungs

Word History and Origins

Origin of pneumonitis¹

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; pneumon-, -itis

Example Sentences

Prof Harris cited the failure to take toxicology tests by Bajan authorities - who gave a cause of death of aspiration pneumonitis – as a key reason for this.

From BBC

In rare cases chicken pox can cause a swelling of the brain, called encephalitis; an inflammation of the lungs, called pneumonitis; and stroke, which can result in hospitalisation and - very rarely - death.

From BBC

In rare cases it can cause a swelling of the brain, called encephalitis, an inflammation of the lungs, called pneumonitis, and stroke, which can result in hospitalisation and, in very rare cases, death.

From BBC

Last year, an 11-year-old boy died in Delhi due to hypersensitivity pneumonitis - a disease that causes inflammation in lungs.

From BBC

Price said her son, Waylon, has been diagnosed with chemical pneumonitis — a form of lung irritation — since the raid.

From Seattle Times