pulmonary
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for pulmonary, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to or affecting the lungs.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use pulmonary
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Latin pulmonarius, "of the lungs," from pulmo, "lung."
Full origin of pulmonary →Frequently asked questions
What does “pulmonary” mean?
The word “pulmonary” means relating to or affecting the lungs. In plain terms, a medical word meaning "to do with the lungs.".
How do you pronounce “pulmonary”?
“Pulmonary” is pronounced PUHL-muh-neh-ree (/ˈpʌl.məˌnɛ.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “pulmonary” in a sentence?
Here is “pulmonary” used in a sentence: “The patient was admitted with a pulmonary infection.”
What part of speech is “pulmonary”?
“Pulmonary” is an adjective.
Where does the word “pulmonary” come from?
The word “pulmonary” comes from Latin. From Latin pulmonarius, "of the lungs," from pulmo, "lung.".
Is “pulmonary” a common word?
“Pulmonary” is an uncommon word in modern English.