pneumonia

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Definitions

n.

A serious illness involving inflammation of the lungs, caused by viruses, bacteria, or other microorganisms

肺炎

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
pneumonroot
+
iasuffix
=pneumonia

Common Collocations

  • 1.develop pneumonia患上肺炎
  • 2.bacterial pneumonia细菌性肺炎
  • 3.pneumonia vaccine肺炎疫苗
  • 4.walking pneumonia非典型肺炎(轻症肺炎)

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The elderly patient was hospitalized after being diagnosed with severe pneumonia.

  • 2.

    Vaccination can significantly reduce the risk of developing pneumonia.

  • 3.

    She spent two weeks recovering from pneumonia before returning to work.

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