pulmonary

/pʌlˈmɒnəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to the lungs or the respiratory system

“The pulmonary specialist examined the patient’s X-rays to check for any signs of disease.”

2. noun

a part of the lungs, especially a pulmonary lobe

“The surgeon operated on the patient’s pulmonary to remove the damaged tissue.”

3. noun

the lungs as a whole

“The patient’s pulmonary function was severely impaired due to the disease.”

Synonyms

  • bronchial
  • respiratory

Antonyms

  • cardiac
  • vascular