WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Term: pleuro-pneumonia

Description:

Pleuro-pneumonia is a medical term that refers to a type of disease characterized by inflammation of the lungs and the lining of the chest cavity.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

A contagious and often fatal disease affecting the lungs and pleura, commonly seen in cattle.

Example sentence: The farmer had to cull his infected herd to prevent the spread of pleuro-pneumonia.

Sense 2 (Noun):

A colloquial term used to describe a severe and prolonged illness or infection affecting the lungs.

Example sentence: After being hospitalized for weeks, she finally recovered from the pleuro-pneumonia that had weakened her body.

Sense 3 (Adjective):

Associated with or relating to pleuro-pneumonia, a disease affecting the lungs and pleura.

Example sentence: The veterinarian prescribed specific medication for treating pleuro-pneumonia in animals.

Related Products:

Find related products on Amazon:

• Pleuro-Pneumonia Medicine
• Pleuro-Pneumonia in Cattle
• Pleuro-Pneumonia Treatment