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Pneumonia

Definition

(medical) A serious infection of one or both lungs, usually caused by bacteria or a virus, which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Often collocates with 'contract', 'develop', 'diagnose', 'treat', 'recover from'.

Example Sentences

1The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia and immediately started on a course of antibiotics.
2Smoking is a significant risk factor for developing pneumonia, particularly in older adults.
3The new vaccine has been shown to be highly effective in preventing pneumonia in children under the age of five.
4After a week in the hospital, she finally began to recover from the pneumonia that had left her bedridden.
5The doctor explained that pneumonia can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.

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