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pleuropneumonia

American  
[ploor-oh-noo-mohn-yuh, -moh-nee-uh, -nyoo-] / ˌplʊər oʊ nʊˈmoʊn jə, -ˈmoʊ ni ə, -njʊ- /

noun

Pathology.
  1. pleurisy conjoined with pneumonia.


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Etymology

Origin of pleuropneumonia

First recorded in 1715–25; pleuro- + pneumonia

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The horse developed pleuropneumonia - a bacterial respiratory infection - after the race.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2025

When pleuropneumonia is discovered by these means, the entire herd should be slaughtered as soon as the formalities of appraisement can be arranged.

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

Transverse section through the right principal lobe in a case of acute pleuropneumonia.

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

Appearance of a cow's lung affected with contagious pleuropneumonia when sections or slices are made of it and cut surfaces examined.

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

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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