Pneumonia

/njuːmˈə‍ʊni‍ə/

/nəˈmoʊnjə/, /nuˈmoʊnjə/

Pneumonia

the infection and inflammation of air sacs in one's lungs, usually caused by a bacterial infection that makes breathing difficult

Examples

1. Patients get pneumonia.

2. A large number of various organisms can cause pneumonia.

3. Serious problems include pneumonia.

4. Pneumonia can cause symptoms of cough and shortness of breath.