pulmonology
noun
the branch of medicine dealing with the lungs and other parts of the respiratory system.
pulmonologist
-
a word derived from
pulmonology.
Example Sentences
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Her pulmonologist and his team wrote several letters, some of which included charts to show how a combination of Pulmozyme and other therapies had helped prevent lung and sinus infections for Noonan.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
This afternoon at the pulmonologist, I’ll learn if I can stop worrying about muscle pulls and can start worrying about internal organs like my lungs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 18, 2025
Ten bakers from across the country compete for $100,000 and a spectacular blue ribbon; they include a Long Island farmer, a retired New Mexico pulmonologist and an Iowa mom who’s collected hundreds of blue ribbons.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2024
Dr Amit P Gawnde, a pulmonologist, says that spending long hours in the heat can lead to an electrolyte imbalance, which in turn can cause fatigue, dizziness and blackouts.
From BBC ● May 6, 2024
The next pulmonologist, Dr. Amani, was Iranian and Baba approved.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
