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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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

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

From Reuters ● Dec. 5, 2022

Karadima died on Sunday of bronchopneumonia and kidney failure in the nursing home where he was living, according to his death certificate.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2021

The neighboring lung tissue, when collapsed and involved in bronchopneumonia, has the color and consistency of pale-red flesh.

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

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