"Pneumococcal" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
The term "pneumococcal" refers to anything related to the pneumococcus, a type of bacteria that causes pneumonia and other infections. In medicine, pneumococcal vaccines are used to protect against pneumococcal infections, and "pneumococcal disease" refers to illnesses caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae.In a broader sense, the term "pneumococcal" can also refer to research or studies related to the bacterium, such as pneumococcal genomics, epidemiology, or medical imaging techniques for detecting pneumococcal infections.
A pneumonectomy is a surgical operation to remove an entire lung, typically due to serious lung disease or cancer. It can also be performed for other reasons, such as severe injuries or complications from lung disease.