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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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.
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James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruni Tedeschi captures her in that vortex — her pulmonary illness confining her to bed one minute and her artistic drives reanimating her with defiant spirit the next.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The biotech soared 35% after saying its TETON-2 study evaluating the use of nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis met its primary efficacy endpoint .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Other important steps may include staying physically active, reducing exposure to air pollution and secondhand smoke, and participating in pulmonary rehabilitation, which is a structured program of exercise, education and support designed to improve ease of breathing and overall quality of life.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
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James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
Bruni Tedeschi captures her in that vortex — her pulmonary illness confining her to bed one minute and her artistic drives reanimating her with defiant spirit the next.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
The biotech soared 35% after saying its TETON-2 study evaluating the use of nebulized Tyvaso (treprostinil) Inhalation Solution to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis met its primary efficacy endpoint .
—Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
Other important steps may include staying physically active, reducing exposure to air pollution and secondhand smoke, and participating in pulmonary rehabilitation, which is a structured program of exercise, education and support designed to improve ease of breathing and overall quality of life.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pulmonary
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“Pulmonary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pulmonary. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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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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