pleuropneumonia

Meanings

• Noun

  A bacterial infection that affects the lungs and the lining surrounding them.

  - "She was diagnosed with pleuropneumonia after a severe coughing fit."
  - "The patient's pleuropneumonia improved with antibiotics and rest."

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Variants

List of all variants of pleuropneumonia that leads to same result
pleuropneumonia , pleuropneumonias , pleuropneumonia-like organism , pleuropneumonia-like organisms , mycoplasm , mycoplasma , mycoplasmal , mycoplasmas , mycoplasmata

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'pleuron' (side) and 'pneuma' (lung).

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Trivia

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1. Pleuropneumonia is often caused by the bacterium Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

2. The earliest recorded description of pleuropneumonia dates back to ancient Egypt.

3. The condition was once known as 'shock pneumonia' due to the severe systemic response it can cause.

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Related Concepts

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1. Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the tissue in one or both lungs.

2. Bacterial infection: An infection caused by bacteria.

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Culture

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Pleuropneumonia has been a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries and among the elderly.

How to Memorize "pleuropneumonia"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a lung with inflammation on its side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pleuro' with 'side' and 'pneumonia' with 'lung'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pleur-O-Pneumonia' to remember the term.

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