bronchopneumonia

/ˌˈbrɑŋkoʊnʊˌmoʊniə/
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Definitions of bronchopneumonia
  1. noun
    pneumonia characterized by acute inflammation of the walls of the bronchioles
    synonyms: bronchial pneumonia
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    types:
    aspiration pneumonia
    inflammation of the lungs caused by inhaling or choking on vomitus; may occur during unconsciousness (anesthesia or drunkenness or seizure or cardiac arrest)
    type of:
    pneumonia
    respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants
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