pneumococcal pneumonia

Definitions of pneumococcal pneumonia
  1. noun
    pneumonia caused by bacteria of the genus pneumococcus
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    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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