pulmonary
adjective
pul·mo·nary
ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē 
ˈpəl-
ˈpəl-
1
a
: of, relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
pulmonary tissue
pulmonary edema
b
: carried on by the lungs
pulmonary respiration
2
3
: occurring in the pulmonary artery
a pulmonary embolism
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The analyst noted that positive data from a phase 2 trial for TPIP, which targets pulmonary arterial hypertension and related conditions, could position it as a best-in-class therapy and add meaningful long-term upside if later-stage trials are successful.
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One of the startup’s main efforts is a drug to tackle idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where scar tissue forms in the lungs, making breathing difficult.
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The clinic will offer pulmonary function testing, a variety of advanced bronchoscopic techniques, and will have a provider who specializes in sleep medicine.
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Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The analyst noted that positive data from a phase 2 trial for TPIP, which targets pulmonary arterial hypertension and related conditions, could position it as a best-in-class therapy and add meaningful long-term upside if later-stage trials are successful.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
One of the startup’s main efforts is a drug to tackle idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition where scar tissue forms in the lungs, making breathing difficult.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
The clinic will offer pulmonary function testing, a variety of advanced bronchoscopic techniques, and will have a provider who specializes in sleep medicine.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 20 Jan. 2026
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“Pulmonary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulmonary. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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pulmonary
adjective
pul·mo·nary
ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē
ˈpəl-
ˈpəl-
1
: relating to, affecting, or occurring in the lungs
2
: carried on by the lungs
pulmonary respiration
Medical Definition
pulmonary
adjective
pul·mo·nary
ˈpu̇l-mə-ˌner-ē
ˈpəl-
ˈpəl-
: relating to, functioning like, associated with, or carried on by the lungs
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