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pneumonia ---- As stated above the primary and most common name of pneumonia is just that, pneumonia. However there are lay terms that are also used to refer to this inflammation, irritation and sometimes infection of the main part of the lungs (not including the bronchial tubes or other types of tissue). Some of these are:
Lung infection
Lung inflammation
Fluid in the lungs
Walking pneumonia
Lung abscess
Chest infection
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoThe scientific name is
Streptococcus Pneumonia
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∙ 9y agoStreptococcus pneumoniae is the scientific name for pneumonia. Pneumonia is a serious condition that can actually lead to death if not treated.
Ganesh R
Pneumonia (disambiguation)
Other names Pneumonitis
Pronunciation /njuːˈmoʊniə/ new-MOHN-ee-ə
Hope the above information is useful.
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∙ 11y ago'Disease of the lungs'
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∙ 12y agoPneumonia
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What is the common name for diplococcus pneumoniae?
It is the bacterium that causes pneumonia.
What is the common name of Bacillus pneumoniae?
possibly it causes pneumonia, so you could say it causes pneumonia. pneumococcus
Is pneumonia a proper noun?
No, pneumonia is a common noun.
What is the scientific name for viral pneumonia?
Viral Pneumonia IS the "scientific" name.
What does pnemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoc... mean?
Pnemonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is nothing but the scientific name for the disease pneumonia. It is a lung disease common in children.
Common organism that causes nasocomial pneumonia in hospital acquired pneumonia?
The most common nosocomial bacteria infections is staph.
What is the name of germ of pneumonia?
Pneumonia is a general term, not a specific disease. There is viral pneumonia, bacterial pneumonia, and a fungal pneumonia, among others.
What place of the earth is pneumonia most common in?
Pneumonia is a respiratory disease, rather than a place or state, but there are a few entries on Google maps such as "Pneumonia Lake", "Pneumonia Gulch" and "Pneumonia Road" that are named after the disease.
What anti-infective medicine would a family doctor prescribe to treat pneumonia?
what is the common medicine of pneumonia
Is it common to get pneumonia?
If you live in a place that has a lot of rain you could get it but it's not common.
Is pneumonia a leading cause of death?
In the United States, pneumonia is the sixth most common disease leading to death
What is the most common symptom of pneumonia?
Pneumonia normally starts off with flu like symptoms (a cough and fever).
