Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
Pneu·mo·cys·tis ca·ri·nii pneumonia
noun\ˌnü-mə-ˈsis-təs-kə-ˈrī-nē-ˌē-, ˌnyü-\
Definition of PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII PNEUMONIA
: a pneumonia chiefly affecting immunocompromised individuals that is caused by a microorganism (Pneumocystis carinii syn. P. jiroveci), attacks especially the interstitial and alveolar tissues of the lungs, and is characterized especially by a nonproductive cough, shortness of breath, and fever —abbreviation PCP
Origin of PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII PNEUMONIA
New Latin Pneumocystis carinii, species name
First Known Use: 1964
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