pneumonitis

American  

[noo-muh-nahy-tis, nyoo-] / ˌnu məˈnaɪ tɪs, ˌnyu- /

noun

Pathology.

1. inflammation of the lung caused by a virus or exposure to irritating substances.

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pneumonitis British  

/ ˌnjuːmɒnˈaɪtɪs /

noun

1. inflammation of the lungs

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Etymology

Origin of pneumonitis

From New Latin, dating back to 1815–25; pneumon-, -itis

Example Sentences

Prof Harris cited the failure to take toxicology tests by Bajan authorities - who gave a cause of death of aspiration pneumonitis – as a key reason for this.

From BBC

In rare cases chicken pox can cause a swelling of the brain, called encephalitis; an inflammation of the lungs, called pneumonitis; and stroke, which can result in hospitalisation and - very rarely - death.

From BBC

In rare cases it can cause a swelling of the brain, called encephalitis, an inflammation of the lungs, called pneumonitis, and stroke, which can result in hospitalisation and, in very rare cases, death.

From BBC

"Even if you don't directly feed pigeons, their droppings on window sills and balconies can cause hypersensitivity pneumonitis," he said.

From BBC

Price said her son, Waylon, has been diagnosed with chemical pneumonitis — a form of lung irritation — since the raid.

From Seattle Times