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pulmonology

[ pul′mə-nŏl′ə-jē, pŭl′- ]

n.

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system.

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Words nearby pulmonology

pulmonic, pulmonic airstream, pulmonitis, pulmono-, pulmonologist, pulmonology, Pulmotor, pulp, pulp amputation, pulpboard, pulp calcification
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Scientific definitions for pulmonology

pulmonology
[ pul′mə-nŏl′ə-jē ]

The branch of medicine that deals with diseases of the respiratory system.
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