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Pneumonia

/nuˈmoʊnjə/
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(noun) Inflammation of the lungs caused by viruses, bacteria or other infectious microorganisms.

While visiting Switzerland, he became ill with pneumonia.
My wife is suffering from pneumonia.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The elderly patient was admitted to hospital with severe ____ and placed on oxygen immediately.

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