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adjective pul·mo·nary \ ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē , ˈpəl- \

Definition of pulmonary

1 a :of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs

pulmonary tissue

pulmonary edema

b :carried on by the lungs

pulmonary respiration

2 :pulmonate

3 :occurring in the pulmonary artery

a pulmonary embolism

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The gas cannot be used in patients with head injuries, or who have abdominal pain or pulmonary concerns.

— Washington Post, "Laughing gas makes a comeback as painkiller in ambulances," 31 Aug. 2017
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (including emphysema and chronic bronchitis).

— brittney mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "FDA Announces Plan to Cut Nicotine Content in Cigarettes," 28 July 2017
A 22-year-old California state park staffer is recovering after contracting hantavirus, an often fatal pulmonary disease.

— jessica mattern, Country Living, "22-Year-Old Contracts Deadly Virus After Staying in State Park Cabin," 21 July 2017
Mr. Tuck died at a nursing home in Charlotte, his daughter Jean McGregor said, and had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

— harrison smith, Washington Post, "Ed Tuck, investor who made GPS usable for boaters and ‘Bubbas,’ dies at 85," 5 July 2017
Gerard had pulmonary fibrosis, scarring of the lung tissue.

— bill glauber, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "On the 4th of July, West Bend veteran with double lung transplant reflects on gift of life," 4 July 2017
Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for example, untreated anxiety can result in more frequent hospitalizations and more severe breathing difficulties.

— jane e. brody, idahostatesman, "When anxiety masks a medical problem," 2 July 2017
Among patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, for example, untreated anxiety can result in more frequent hospitalizations and more severe breathing difficulties.

— jane e. brody, idahostatesman, "When anxiety masks a medical problem," 2 July 2017
Jantz helped do cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, unsuccessfully.

— greg garrison, AL.com, "Ex-Baptist, Air Force captain, space engineer ordained as priest," 29 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of pulmonary

Latin pulmonarius, from pulmon-, pulmo lung; akin to Greek pleumōn lung, Sanskrit kloman right lung

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Definition of pulmonary for English Language Learners

medical : relating to the lungs

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adjective pul·mo·nary \ ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē , ˈpəl- \

medical Definition of pulmonary

:relating to, functioning like, associated with, or carried on by the lungs

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