pulmonic
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of pulmonic
From the French word pulmonique, dating back to 1655–65. See pulmonary, -ic
Example Sentences
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To all who are afflicted or threatened with pulmonic troubles the climate of Minnesota becomes, in view of its reputed freedom from this scourge, an interesting subject of inquiry.
From Minnesota; Its Character and Climate Likewise Sketches of Other Resorts Favorable to Invalids; Together With Copious Notes on Health; Also Hints to Tourists and Emigrants. by Bill, Ledyard
The kingdom where love reigns is called heaven's cardiac kingdom, the one where wisdom reigns is called its pulmonic kingdom.
From Angelic Wisdom Concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom by Ager, John
For there is a general cardiac and pulmonic movement throughout heaven, and a particular movement therefrom in each angel.
From Angelic Wisdom Concerning the Divine Love and the Divine Wisdom by Ager, John
An ideal view of a portion of the pulmonic circulation.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Cutter, Calvin
Smollett speaks of his pulmonic disorder, his 'asthmatical disorder,' and uses other expressions which show that his lungs were affected.
From Travels through France and Italy by Smollett, T. (Tobias)
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