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bronchopneumonia

American

[brong-koh-noo-mohn-yuh, -moh-nee-uh, -nyoo-] / ˌbrɒŋ koʊ nʊˈmoʊn jə, -ˈmoʊ ni ə, -njʊ- /

noun

Pathology.

a form of pneumonia centering on bronchial passages.

bronchopneumonia British

/ ˌbrɒŋkəʊnjuːˈməʊnɪə /

noun

inflammation of the lungs, originating in the bronchioles

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Other Word Forms

bronchopneumonic

adjective

Etymology

Origin of bronchopneumonia

First recorded in 1855–60; broncho- + pneumonia

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bronchopneumonia

The coroner recorded a verdict of natural causes after hearing that a post-mortem found bronchopneumonia and a urinary tract infection.

From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026

He is receiving intravenous antibiotics to treat "bilateral bacterial bronchopneumonia," the statement said.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

The cause was bronchopneumonia, said his son Dominic Lawson.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2023

The press secretary released a medical note stating that after a clinical evaluation, Lula was diagnosed with bacterial and viral bronchopneumonia caused by influenza A, and treatment has been initiated.

From Reuters ● Mar. 25, 2023

In general, the distinction between pleuropneumonia and bronchopneumonia is not difficult to make.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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