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Pulmonary

Adjective / ˈpʊlmʌˌneri: / Another word for pulmonary — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to the lungs

Synonyms & similar words

pneumonic pulmonic lung respiratory breathing thoracic pneumonic respirational pneumonic ventilatory bronchial pulmonic pneumatological pneumatological pneumonic pulmonic thoracic respiratory pneumatological respirational ventilatory bronchial

Synonyms by register

Formal

lung-related thoracic respiratory

Antonyms

systemic peripheral somatic bodily non-respiratory

Common collocations

  • pulmonary embolism
  • pulmonary edema
  • pulmonary function
  • pulmonary artery
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • pulmonary fibrosis
  • pulmonary disease

Word family

noun pulmonology
adverb pulmonarily

Usage note

Pulmonary is a technical term primarily used in medicine and biology, referring specifically to the lungs. It is not typically used in general conversation.

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Example sentences

  1. The pulmonary artery carries blood from the heart to the lungs.
  2. She has a pulmonary disease that affects her breathing.
  3. The pulmonary function test measures lung capacity.
  4. He had a pulmonary embolism and was hospitalized.
  5. The pulmonary specialist prescribed a new medication.

Quotes

  • Breath is the link between mind and body. - Dan Brulé
  • The very act of breathing is prayer. - Hafiz
  • Breathing is the greatest pleasure in life. - Giovanni Papini

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