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bronchopneumonia

American

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

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

Example Sentences

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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

He had suffered from bronchopneumonia for several years, according to his wife, Yolanda Torres.

From Washington Post • Jun. 16, 2020

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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