pneumonia

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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noun respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants

From Ancient Greek πνευμονία (pneumonía, “lung disease”), from πνεύμων (pneúmōn, “lung”) + -ία (-ía).

And presently, "Is it pneumonia?" — The Long Roll, Mary Johnston
Susie, his first-born, caught pneumonia. — One Woman: Being the Second Part of a Romance of Sussex, Alfred Ollivant
Champ Perry suddenly died of pneumonia. — Main Street, Sinclair Lewis

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