English Explanatory Dictionary

pneumology

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The study of the respiratory system and organs.

Pronunciation

/n(j)ʊˈmɒləd͡ʒi/

Word forms

pneumology pneumologies pneumonology

Etymology

From New Latin pneumologia, from Ancient Greek πνεύμων (pneúmōn, “lung”) + -logia (“-logy”). By surface analysis, pneumo- + -logy.

Synonyms

pulmonology respiratory medicine respirology

Derived words

bronchopneumology pneumological pneumologist
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