bronchopneumonia

American  

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

noun

Pathology.

1. a form of pneumonia centering on bronchial passages.

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bronchopneumonia British  

/ ˌbrɒŋkəʊnjuːˈməʊnɪə /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

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

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

From Reuters

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

Pastora’s wife told a local newspaper that the cause was bronchopneumonia.

From Seattle Times