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pleuropneumonia

/ˌˈplʊrəˈnjuˌmoʊniə/
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Definitions of pleuropneumonia
  1. noun
    pleurisy and pneumonia
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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
    pleurisy
    inflammation of the pleura of the lungs (especially the parietal layer)
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