pneumonia

/nuːˈmoʊniə/ or /nuːˈmoʊnjə/

Definitions

1. noun

a serious infection usually caused by bacteria or viruses that inflame the air sacs in the lungs, leading to cough, fever, and difficulty breathing.

“She spent several days in the hospital recovering from pneumonia.”

Synonyms

  • lung infection
  • pleurisy

Antonyms

  • healthy lungs
  • normal respiration