bronchopneumonia

[brong-koh-noo-mohn-yuh, -moh-nee-uh, -nyoo-]

noun

Pathology.

1. a form of pneumonia centering on bronchial passages.

bronchopneumonia

/ ˌbrɒŋkəʊnjuːˈməʊnɪə /

noun

1. inflammation of the lungs, originating in the bronchioles

Other Word Forms

• bronchopneumonic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bronchopneumonia¹

First recorded in 1855–60; broncho- + pneumonia

Example Sentences

He said she died as a result of bronchopneumonia with empyema due to invasive streptococcal infection.

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A brief inquest hearing at the coroner's court in Chelmsford on Thursday heard Ms Baxter died from "combined fentanyl and promethazine toxicity with terminal bronchopneumonia".

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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.

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But Lenin's death certificate had said he died from bronchopneumonia.

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A post-mortem examination concluded she had died from acute bronchopneumonia, but Mr Smith told the jury the pathologist was "mistaken" as Mr Monaghan had deliberately obstructed his daughter's breathing.

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