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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An ideal view of a portion of the pulmonic circulation.
From A Treatise on Anatomy, Physiology, and Hygiene (Revised Edition) by Calvin Cutter
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 John Ager
The Beagle was not so sickly; but, during the last cruise, upwards of forty cases, principally pulmonic, had occurred, and several were not yet recovered.
From Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 by Robert Fitzroy
In whooping cough, and other pulmonic affections, it proves beneficial in the form of syrup.
From New, Old, and Forgotten Remedies: Papers by Many Writers by Edward Pollock Anshutz
Lyons is a great, populous, and flourishing city but I am surprised to find it is counted a healthy place, and that the air of it is esteemed favourable to pulmonic disorders.
From Travels through France and Italy by T. (Tobias) Smollett
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