"Pneumonanthe" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Pneumonanthe refers to a type of orchid, specifically a genus in the family Orchidaceae.
NounA device for recording the movements of the chest and abdomen in breathing, used especially in respiratory physiology.
Pneumography is a medical imaging technique, typically used to create detailed images of lungs.
Pneumomediastinum refers to the presence of free air in the mediastinum, the central part of the chest cavity. This can be caused by a variety of conditions, including lung injury, trauma, or certain types of infections. The term is often used to describe a condition known as spontaneous pneumomediastinum, which occurs when air enters the mediastinum through a tear in the esophagus but is usually not caused by a penetrating injury.
Pneumoniae is the dative singular form of the Latin adjective "pneumonicus", which is derived from "pneumon", meaning "lung". In medical terminology, "Pneumoniae" can refer to anything related to the lungs or the lungs themselves. It can be used as a suffix to denote a disease or condition that affects the lungs, such as:<em> Haemophilus influenzae type b pneumoniae: a bacterial infection that causes inflammation of the lungs</em> Klebsiella pneumoniae: a type of bacterium that can cause pneumonia Streptococcus pneumoniae: a type of bacterium that can cause pneumoniaIn general, the suffix "-iae" or "-ae" is used in Latin to form the dative, ablative, and genitive plural forms of adjectives and nouns.
Relating to or affecting the lungs, especially in reference to inflammation such as that caused by infection (pneumonia).
Pneumonitis refers to inflammation of the lung tissue. It can be caused by various factors, including infection, exposure to chemicals or dust, or physical injury to the lungs. Symptoms may include acute or chronic respiratory problems, such as coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, and fever. Treatment depends on the underlying cause and may involve medication, rest, and supportive care.
A pneumonocele is a congenital or acquired defect in the parietal pleura, where a lung herniates through the defect into the thoracic cavity, paracolic gutter, or through an intercostal space.